Daniil Medvedev-conqueror Learner Tien makes his feelings known after 3 am marathon finish in Australian Open 2R shock upset

Learner Tien, who beat Daniil Medvedev, shared his thoughts after a grueling marathon match that ended around 3 a.m. in the second round of the Australian Open. The shocking upset marked Tien's first-ever win against the Russian.

At just 19 years old, Tien became the second youngest American player to reach the third round of the Australian Open since Pete Sampras achieved the feat in 1990. On Thursday, January 16, in the tournament's second round, Tien faced three-time finalist Medvedev.

After an intense five-set thriller, he emerged victorious with a hard-fought win, sealing the match 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-7(6), 1-6, 7-6(7). During the post-match on-court interview, Learner Tien reflected on the super tie-break, saying;

“I mean, I was definitely hoping it wasn't going to go to a fifth-set tiebreaker. But, you know, either way, just really happy to get a win.”

He added:

“I know I made it a lot harder than maybe it could have been... Losing the third was tough after playing for that long and having a match point. I didn't even get to touch the ball I don't think, it was an ace. So it was a little disappointing to see a fourth [set] after fighting back from a breakdown in the third.”

The American jokingly said:

"Honestly in the fourth set, I just had to pee so bad, so I was trying to finish it up fairly quick. But I also wanted to start the fifth serving, so I scrapped that game at 0-5, and it all worked out."

Learner Tien to play Corentin Moutet in Australian Open 3R

Learner Tien at 2025 Australian Open - Day 5 -| Image Source: Getty

Learner Tien is set to take on France’s Corentin Moutet in the third round of the 2025 Australian Open on Saturday, January 18. The tournament runs till January 26.

After successfully making it through the qualifiers, Tien played his first-round match in Melbourne on Tuesday, January 14. Facing Camilo Carabelli, Tien emerged victorious in a grueling five-set battle.

Two days later, on January 16, he pulled off an impressive victory against Daniil Medvedev, securing his spot in the third round.

Meanwhile, Moutet began his journey on Tuesday, January 14, facing Alexei Popyrin in the opening round. The Frenchman advanced to the third round following a hard-fought victory over Mitchell Krueger in the second round on January 16. Moutet triumphed in four sets, with a final score of 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(3),6-4.