American tennis player
Learner TienCountry (sports) | United States |
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Residence | Irvine, California, United States |
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Born | (2005-12-02) December 2, 2005 (age 18) |
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Turned pro | 2023 |
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Plays | Left-handed (two-handed backhand)[1] |
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College | University of Southern California |
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Coach | Eric Diaz |
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Prize money | US$192,915[2] |
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Singles |
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Career record | 0–2 (0%)[a] |
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Career titles | 0 |
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Highest ranking | No. 398 (10 June 2024) |
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Current ranking | No. 398 (10 June 2024)[1] |
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Grand Slam singles results |
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US Open | 1R (2022, 2023) |
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Australian Open Junior | F (2023) |
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French Open Junior | SF (2023) |
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Wimbledon Junior | QF (2022) |
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US Open Junior | F (2023) |
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Doubles |
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Career record | 0–0 |
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Career titles | 0 |
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Highest ranking | No. 754 (20 November 2023) |
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Current ranking | No. 781 (10 June 2024)[1] |
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Grand Slam doubles results |
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Australian Open Junior | W (2023) |
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French Open Junior | QF (2023) |
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Wimbledon Junior | 2R (2022) |
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US Open Junior | 2R (2022) |
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Last updated on: 10 June 2024. |
Learner Tien (born December 2, 2005) is an American tennis player. Tien has a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 398 achieved on 10 June 2024. He also has a career-high ATP doubles ranking of No. 754 achieved on 20 November 2023.
Early life
Tien was born in Irvine, California to Vietnamese parents. His first name, Learner, is inspired by his mother's profession - a math teacher.[3] His sister is named Justice after his father's profession - an attorney.
Tien started playing tennis as an infant, and won his first tournament at the Racquet Club of Irvine at the age of 5.[4]
Junior Career
Tien had a very successful career as a junior, compiling a 76-23 win-loss record and reaching two junior Grand Slam finals, at the 2023 Australian Open and the 2023 US Open, culminating with a ranking of world no. 4 in singles. He also reached the world no. 4 ranking in doubles, compiling a 36-18 win-loss record and winning the 2023 Australian Open, partnering with Cooper Williams.
Junior Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open: F (2023)
French Open: SF (2023)
Wimbledon: QF (2022, 2023)
US Open: F (2023)
Junior Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open: W (2023)
French Open: QF (2023)
Wimbledon: 2R (2022)
US Open: 2R (2022)
Career
2022-2023: Grand Slam debut
At just 16 years old, Tien won the 2022 USTA Boys 18s National Championship, which earned him a wildcard into the main draw of the 2022 US Open. This made him the youngest player to compete in the men’s singles main draw at the US Open since a then 16-year-old Donald Young (also the champion at Kalamazoo) played in the 2005 US Open and the first 16-year-old to compete since Zachary Svajda in 2019.[5] He lost in four sets to 32nd seed Miomir Kecmanović.
Tien received a wildcard into the 2023 US Open, and lost to Frances Tiafoe in the first round.
ITF World Tennis Tour finals
Singles: 6 (5 titles, 1 runner-up)
| Finals by surface | Hard (5–1) | Clay (0–0) | Grass (0–0) | Carpet (0–0) | |
Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent | Score |
Loss | 0–1 | Oct 2022 | M15 Fayetteville, USA | WTT | Hard | Toby Samuel | 3–6, 3–6 |
Win | 1–1 | Jun 2023 | M15 Irvine, USA | WTT | Hard | Quinn Vandecasteele | 7–5, 6–2 |
Win | 2–1 | Oct 2023 | M15 Norman, USA | WTT | Hard (i) | Duarte Vale | 7–6(8–6), 6–2 |
Win | 3–1 | Nov 2023 | M25 Columbus, USA | WTT | Hard (i) | Jacob Fearnley | 2–0 ret. |
Win | 4–1 | May 2024 | M15 San Diego, USA | WTT | Hard | Karue Sell | 6–7(6–8), 6–2, 6–2 |
Win | 5–1 | Jun 2024 | M15 San Diego, USA | WTT | Hard | Alafia Ayeni | 6–4, 6–7(5–7), 6–4 |
Doubles: 4 (4 titles)
| Finals by surface | Hard (4–0) | Clay (0–0) | Grass (0–0) | Carpet (0–0) | |
Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
Win | 1–0 | Nov 2022 | M15 East Lansing, USA | WTT | Hard (i) | Alex Michelsen | Joshua Goodger Emile Hudd | 6–4, 6–3 |
Win | 2–0 | Jun 2023 | M15 Irvine, USA | WTT | Hard | Bryce Nakashima | Joshua Goodger Matthew Summers | 6–4, 6–2 |
Win | 3–0 | Nov 2023 | M25 Austin, USA | WTT | Hard | Edward Winter | Sebastian Gorzny Brayden Michna | 4–6, 6–3, [10–2] |
Win | 4–0 | May 2024 | M15 San Diego, USA | WTT | Hard | Sebastian Gorzny | Robin Catry Braden Shick | 1–6, 6–3, [10–1] |
Junior Grand Slam finals
Singles: 2 (2 runner-ups)
Doubles: 1 (1 title)
Explanatory notes
References
- ^ a b c "Learner Tien". ATP Tour. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ "ATP Prize Money Leaders" (PDF).
- ^ "Irvine teenager Learner Tien finds positives after loss at U.S. Open tennis tournament". The Orange County Register. August 30, 2022.
- ^ "Elliott: Learner Tien's rise has tennis world noticing Southern California left-hander". Los Angeles Times. July 16, 2023.
- ^ "New Kalamazoo Champ Learner Tien To Join Elite Group of 16-Year-Olds To Play The U.S. Open". World Tennis Magazine. August 15, 2022. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
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