Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Tien upsets Medvedev, Alcaraz advances at Australian Open
At the Australian Open, a young player named Learner Tien surprised everyone by beating a very good player, Daniil Medvedev, in straight sets.
Tien is now the youngest American man to reach the quarterfinals in 11 years.
Meanwhile, another top player, Carlos Alcaraz, also won his match against Tommy Paul and is now in the quarterfinals.
During Alcaraz's match, some fans in the crowd shouted funny marriage proposals, which made everyone laugh.
Alcaraz didn't let it distract him and won his match.
Tien's next opponent will be Alexander Zverev, who is also a top player.
Both matches happened in Australia at the Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena.
Learner Tien defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-0, 6-3 in the fourth round of the Australian Open 2026.
Tien is the youngest American man to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals since 2002.
Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating Tommy Paul 7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-5.
During Alcaraz's match, several fans shouted marriage proposals, briefly turning the tense match into a light-hearted moment.
Tien's next opponent is Alexander Zverev, who advanced by defeating Francisco Cerundolo 6-2, 6-4, 6-4.
- Who
- Learner Tien, Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz, Tommy Paul, Alexander Zverev
- What
- Learner Tien defeated Daniil Medvedev in the fourth round of the Australian Open 2026; Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarterfinals.
- When
- January 25, 2026
- Where
- Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne, Australia
- Why
- Tien's victory was a significant upset, while Alcaraz continues his pursuit of a career Grand Slam.
Tien's Performance
Medvedev's Struggles
Match Outcome
Tien's Performance
Learner Tien delivered a clinical performance with 33 winners, dominating Medvedev 6-4, 6-0, 6-3.
Medvedev's Struggles
Daniil Medvedev struggled against Tien's left-handed play and was defeated in straight sets.
Historical Context
Tien's Performance
Tien became the youngest American man to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals since 2002.
Medvedev's Struggles
Medvedev, a three-time runner-up at the Australian Open, suffered his first defeat of the year.
- Match Result
- Learner Tien defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-0, 6-3
- Tournament
- Australian Open 2026
- Venue
- Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena
- Alcaraz's Opponent
- Tommy Paul
- Alcaraz's Result
- Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarterfinals 7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-5
- Tien's Next Opponent
- Alexander Zverev
- Tien's Age
- 20 years old
- Medvedev's Grand Slam Record
- Three-time runner-up at the Australian Open (2021, 2022, 2024)
Sources
Australian Open: Tien stuns Medvedev in fourth round; Alcaraz books quarter's berth
Learner Tien Reaches Australian Open Quarterfinals, Defeats Daniil Medvedev To Become Youngest Men's Player In Last Eight Since 2015
PIX: Tien dumps Medvedev out of Aus Open
WATCH| Carlos Alcaraz Gets Multiple Marriage Proposals Mid-Match At Australian Open Against Tommy Paul
