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Match Details
Fixture: Learner Tien vs Marcos Giron
Date: April 23, 2025
Tournament: Mutua Madrid Open
Round: First Round
Venue: La Caja Majica, Madrid, Spain
Category: ATP Masters 1000
Surface: Clay
Prize Money: $8,619,262
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN+
Learner Tien vs Marcos Giron preview
World No. 69 Leaner Tien will take on Marcos Giron in the first round of the Madrid Open.
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Tien is one of the most exciting youngsters on tour. The American has made an optimistic start to the season by amassing a quarterfinal run in the Mexican Open. He also reached the fourth round of the Australian Open but lost to Lorenzo Sonego in four sets.
Tien will enter Madrid after a first-round exit in Munich. He entered the main draw of the Munich Open via the qualifiers but couldn't make his mark in the first round. Despite a resilient performance against Tallon Griekspoor, he lost to the Dutchman in straight sets 6-4, 6-2.
Maros Giron, meanwhile, is a solid competitor on the men's tour. He reached the quarterfinals of the Delray Beach Open and the Mexican Open, which were his best results this year. He also reached the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open but lost to Arthur Fils in three sets.
Giron will also enter Madrid after a first-round exit in Munich. Despite a strong performance against Miomir Kecmanovic, he lost to the Serbian in three sets 6-2, 6-7(2), 7-6(9). The American is making his fourth appearance in the Madrid Open this year.
Learner Tien vs Marcos Giron head-to-head
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Learner Tien vs Marcos Giron odds
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Learner Tien vs Marcos Giron prediction
Learner Tien has already sent a strong message to the men's locker room this year. He's humbled higher-ranked opponents such as Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev on tour. The American has a potent all-around game and sharp game-management skills on the court.
Giron, on the other hand, is used to playing some of his best tennis on clay. The American lost a close encounter against Kecmanovic in Munich and will be eager to bounce back in Madrid. He has a versatile all-around game and likes to play a patient brand of tennis.
Considering their recent form and record on tour, an even contest will be on the cards in Madrid. Tien has shown the ability to hang with the best players on tour. However, dealing with Giron will still be a tough ask. The youngster should be able to play out of his skin and grind out a tough win in the first round.
Pick: Tien to win in three sets.
