SOCAL RISING STARS TIEN AND MICHELSEN MAKE HISTORY
Southern California’s rising stars, longtime friends and training partners since 2021, 19-year-old Learner Tien from Irvine and 20-year-old Alex Michelsen of Aliso Viejo, have made history at the 2025 Australian Open, becoming the first pair of American men age 20 or younger to reach the third round at a Grand Slam event since the 2003 US Open (Andy Roddick, 20; Robby Ginepri, 20) and at the ...
California pals Tien, Michelsen in Australian Open 4th round | AP …
2 days ago · MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Learner Tien and Alex Michelsen were born about 15 months apart and first crossed paths a decade ago when they were playing in Southern California tennis tournaments for kids. Tien, now 19, and Michelsen, 20, are close friends, frequently play the video game Fortnite together, trained with each other all offseason at the Tier 1 academy in Orange County and, once ...
Alex Michelsen & Learner Tien: from pre-season to flying into ...
2 days ago · Long-time friends Alex Michelsen and Learner Tien joined forces to put in the hard years for their 2025 pre-season. Now, the two have combined to make quite the splash at the first major of the year.
Learner Tien and Alex Michelsen’s Australian Open is a …
1 day ago · Learner Tien and Alex Michelsen’s Australian Open is a milestone for American’s men’s tennis ... Tien and Michelsen are also the first pair of American men aged 20 or younger to reach the ...
Tien upsets Medvedev, joins Michelsen to make U.S. history at …
4 days ago · Qualifier Learner Tien achieved more than a personal milestone when he stunned Daniil Medvedev in the early hours of Friday morning at the 2025 Australian Open. With his 6-3, 7-6(7), 6-7(8), 1-6, 7-6(10-7) victory over the world No. 5 and three-time Melbourne finalist, the 19-year-old joined compatriot Alex Michelsen in the third round to make American tennis history.
Learner Tien, Alex Michelsen Make History at Australian Open, …
3 days ago · American 19-year old Learner Tien and 20-year old Alex Michelsen have made history at the Australian Open, becoming the first pair of American men age 20 or younger to reach the third round at a Grand Slam event since the 2003 US Open (Andy Roddick, 20; Robby Ginepri, 20) and at the Australian Open since 1990 (Pete Sampras, 18; David Wheaton, 20).
My Influences: Learner Tien trusting the process & bouncing off Alex …
Oct 15, 2024 · There are currently four Americans inside the Top 20 in the PIF ATP Rankings with Tien's fellow #NextGenATP star Alex Michelsen inside the Top 50. Speaking to ATPTour.com at the US Open as part of our Next Gen 'My Influences' series, Tien discusses his relationship with Michelsen, the key to a successful team and more.
Learner Tien wins 'battle of the besties' against Alex Michelsen …
Dec 21, 2024 · Learner Tien became the third American to reach the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF title match on Saturday in Jeddah, where he beat long-time friend Alex Michelsen.
Alex Michelsen, Learner Tien meet in opening Jeddah SF - ATP …
Dec 20, 2024 · Alex Michelsen and Learner Tien might be inseparable off the court, but throw a competitive edge into the mix, like Fortnite battles and table tennis duels, and their friendship turns into a fiery rivalry. On court, even their head-to-head record is up for a funny debate.
So Cal's Michelsen, Tien Living the Dream in Melbourne
2 days ago · 19-year-old Learner Tien toppled Corentin Moutet to become youngest player to reach the round of at the Australian Open since Rafael Nadal in 2005. Photo Source: Getty Alex Michelsen and Learner ...
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