19-year-old American Learner Tien defeats three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev in a five-set thriller, becoming the youngest American man to reach the third round in Melbourne since 1990.
Daniil Medvedev's Australian Open campaign came to an abrupt end on Friday morning, as the three-time finalist was stunned by 19-year-old American qualifier Learner Tien in a dramatic five-set match. The encounter, lasting nearly five hours and concluding shortly before 3am, saw Tien triumph 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 5-7 (8-10), 1-6, 7-6 (10-7), making history as the youngest American man to reach the third round in Melbourne since Pete Sampras in 1990.
Tien dominated the early stages, taking a commanding two-set lead. He even held a match point during the third set tiebreaker before Medvedev, displaying his trademark resilience, saved it with an ace and went on to win the third and fourth sets. However, Tien regained his composure in the deciding set, battling through a tense encounter that included an unexpected rain delay in the early hours of the morning. The Californian's victory capped off a day of record-breaking attendance at Melbourne Park, with 95,881 patrons witnessing the thrilling contest, the largest crowd ever seen at the Australian Open.Medvedev's tournament, though brief, will undoubtedly be remembered for its intensity and drama. In the opening round, he endured a grueling battle against lesser-known Thai opponent Kasidit Samrej, even resorting to smashing a net camera in frustration after losing his racquet. This incident could result in a hefty fine of up to $80,000. Throughout his second-round match against Tien, Medvedev also incurred a point penalty for throwing his equipment towards the sideline and expressed dissatisfaction over several consecutive foot-fault calls.Adding to the controversy surrounding Medvedev's exit, he opted to skip his post-match media commitments, a decision that is also expected to incur a fine from tournament officials. This unexpected early exit for Medvedev marks a significant setback in his quest to claim the Australian Open title, a feat he has yet to achieve.
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