The 2026 Australian Open witnessed one of the most stunning breakthroughs of the 21st century as 20-year-old Learner Tien defeated former Grand Slam champion Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to book his place in the quarterfinals. It marked the first time in Medvedev’s 451 Grand Slam matches that he had lost a set to love. Medvedev, a three-time Australian Open finalist, is known for his defensive mastery and deep-court resilience. The young American served with precision, returned with depth, and consistently forced Medvedev into passive positions. Historic milestoneThe victory sends Tien into his first-ever Grand Slam quarterfinal and etches his name into the history books.

Source: VietNamNet News January 26, 2026 06:40 UTC