Learner_Tien
Learner Tien
American tennis player
Learner Tien (born December 2, 2005) is an American tennis player. Tien has a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 421 achieved on 12 February 2024. He also has a career-high ATP doubles ranking of No. 754 achieved on November 20, 2023.
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Residence | Irvine, California, United States |
| Born | (2005-12-02) December 2, 2005 (age 18) |
| Turned pro | 2023 |
| Plays | Left-handed (two-handed backhand)[1] |
| College | University of Southern California |
| Coach | Eric Diaz |
| Prize money | US$192,915[2] |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–2 (0%)[lower-alpha 1] |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 421 (12 February 2024) |
| Current ranking | No. 430 (6 May 2024)[1] |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | 1R (2022, 2023) |
| Australian Open Junior | F (2023) |
| French Open Junior | SF (2023) |
| Wimbledon Junior | QF (2022) |
| US Open Junior | F (2023) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–0 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 754 (20 November 2023) |
| Current ranking | No. 941 (6 May 2024)[1] |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open Junior | W (2023) |
| French Open Junior | QF (2023) |
| Wimbledon Junior | 2R (2022) |
| US Open Junior | 2R (2022) |
| Last updated on: November 27, 2023. | |
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]
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)
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.
Singles: ITF 5 (4–1)
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| 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 |
Doubles: ITF 4 (4–0)
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| 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] |
Singles: 2 (2 runner-ups)
| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 2023 | Australian Open | Hard |  Alexander Blockx |
1–6, 6–2, 6–7(9–11) |
| Loss | 2023 | US Open | Hard | João Fonseca |
6–4, 4–6, 3–6 |
Doubles: 1 (1 title)
| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 2023 | Australian Open | Hard | Cooper Williams |
Alexander Blockx João Fonseca |
6–4, 6–4 |
- In ATP Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, Summer Olympics, Davis Cup and Laver Cup
- "Learner Tien". ATP Tour. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- "ATP Prize Money Leaders" (PDF).
- "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.