Fri Jan 17 03:17:39 UTC 2025: ## Teen Sensation Stuns Medvedev at Australian Open
**Melbourne, Australia** – The Australian Open witnessed a major upset on Friday morning as 19-year-old American qualifier Learner Tien defeated last year’s runner-up Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling four-hour, 48-minute match. Tien, ranked 121st in the world, triumphed 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-7 (8/10), 1-6, 7-6 (10/7), securing the biggest win of his young career. He will next face Corentin Moutet of France.
Meanwhile, defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced to the third round after overcoming Australian wildcard Tristan Schoolkate in four sets. Sinner, who also won the US Open last year, is on a 16-match winning streak. Taylor Fritz continued his dominant run, easily defeating Cristian Garin in straight sets, dropping only eight games in the tournament so far.
In other notable matches, highly touted 18-year-old Joao Fonseca fell to Lorenzo Sonego in a five-set battle, while Iga Swiatek and Emma Raducanu set up a highly anticipated third-round clash in the women’s draw. Swiatek easily defeated Rebecca Sramkova, while Raducanu secured her first third-round appearance at Melbourne Park with a win over Amanda Anisimova. Other notable women’s matches saw Elena Rybakina and Emma Navarro advance. The tournament continues with several top seeds, including Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, scheduled to play on Friday.
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