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 ...
California pals Tien, Michelsen in Australian Open 4th round | AP …
Jan 18, 2025 · 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.
Learner Tien and Alex Michelsen’s Australian Open is a …
Jan 19, 2025 · 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 ...
Who’s the Driving Force Behind Alex Michelsen and Learner Tien…
Jan 18, 2025 · The American duo of Alex Michelsen and Learner Tien have gained significant popularity in the ongoing Australian Open. Michelsen advanced to the Slam’s fourth round after an epic win against Karen Khachanov by 6-3, 7(7), 6(5), and 6-2. On the other hand, Tien awaits his third-round match against Corentin Moutet at the Show Court Arena today. ...
Tien upsets Medvedev, joins Michelsen to make U.S. history at …
Jan 16, 2025 · 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.
Alex Michelsen & Learner Tien: from pre-season to flying into ...
Jan 18, 2025 · 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.
California pals Learner Tien, 19, and Alex Michelsen, 20, are 2 of …
Jan 18, 2025 · 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 again...
Two friends from California, Learner Tien and Alex Michelsen, …
Jan 18, 2025 · California pals Tien, 19, and Michelsen, 20, are 2 of 4 US men in the Australian Open's 4th round. Two friends from California, Learner Tien and Alex Michelsen, have both reached the fourth round ...
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.
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.