Fri Jan 17 00:47:32 UTC 2025: ## Teenager Learner Tien Stuns Medvedev in Australian Open Epic
**Melbourne, Australia** – In a stunning upset that captivated a bleary-eyed crowd at Margaret Court Arena, 19-year-old American qualifier Learner Tien defeated three-time Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev in a five-set marathon lasting 4 hours and 49 minutes. The match, which concluded at nearly 3 am on Friday, saw Tien triumph 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-7(8), 1-6, 7-6(10-7).
Tien, ranked world No. 121, displayed remarkable resilience, overcoming a mid-match slump and even a bathroom break in the fourth set. He also weathered a six-minute rain delay at the most crucial moment, with the score tied at 5-5 in the fifth-set tiebreaker. Despite Medvedev breaking Tien’s serve to lead 6-5, the American fought back, eventually securing victory after trailing 6-4 in the tiebreak.
“I wasn’t trying to think of the match as anything more important than any other match,” Tien said post-match, enjoying a celebratory pepperoni pizza. “I was just going to go out there, have fun, see what I could do.”
The win marks Tien’s first Grand Slam victory beyond the opening round and propels him into the third round of the Australian Open, making him the youngest American man to reach this stage in Melbourne since Pete Sampras in 1990. His performance was a testament to his mental fortitude and physical endurance, defying Medvedev’s reputation as a master of grueling matches. The match was described as “the match of the championship” by many observers.
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