19-year-old American qualifier Learner Tien caused a major upset at the Australian Open, defeating world number 12 Daniil Medvedev in a five-set thriller.
Danil Medvedev's Australian Open campaign ended in disappointment after he was defeated by 19-year-old American qualifier Learner Tien in a thrilling five-set marathon. The match, which concluded just after 3am on Friday, saw Medvedev, the tournament's runner-up in 2022, struggle against the determined young player. Tien ultimately triumphed 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-7 (8-10), 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) after four hours and 49 minutes of intense play.
Medvedev's frustration was evident throughout the match, culminating in a point penalty for chucking his equipment towards the sideline and voicing displeasure about being called for consecutive foot faults. His behavior, coupled with his absence from the post-match media commitments, may result in further penalties. This comes on the heels of his outburst in the first round against Kasidit Samrej, where he repeatedly struck a net camera with his racquet. Tien, who displayed remarkable mental and physical strength, particularly in the deciding fifth set, admitted to needing an urgent bathroom break during the fourth set which hindered his performance. Despite the setback, he rallied to win six of the last seven points, securing a remarkable victory. This win makes him the youngest American man to reach the third round in Melbourne since Pete Sampras in 1990. Tien's performance was a masterclass in resilience and determination, highlighting the growing talent in men's tennis
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