Tien stuns Zverev in Mexico Open for 2nd top 10 victim in career
Learner Tien stuns Alexander Zverev at the Mexico Open on Wednesday for his second top 10 victim in his young career.
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TIEN STUNS ZVEREV, BECOMES YOUNGEST PLAYER TO BEAT TOP THREE STAR IN 3 YEARS
Tien stuns top-seeded Zverev, 6-3, 6-4, to become the youngest player to beat a top three star in the last three years.
Furthermore, the 19-year-old Vietnamese-American matched Carlos Alcaraz, who was at the same age when he did the feat in 2022.
Moreover, a then 19-year-old Alcaraz beat No.3 Zverev in the Madrid final.
Tien also became the youngest American man to beat a top three player.
This was since 18-year-old Andy Roddick defeated No.1 Gustavo Kuerten at a Masters 1000 tournament in Canada.
LEARNER HAS NOW DEFEATED ZVEREV, MEDVEDEV
Tien claimed his second top 10 player this year since his memorable run at the Australian Open.
Moreover, the Vietnamese-American stunned former finalist Daniil Medvedev in the first round before he reached the fourth round in Melbourne.
Furthermore, Tien has now reached his second tour-level quarterfinal after bringing down Zverev.
“I just went out there and tried to control my side of the court Obviously, I knew it was going to be a tough match,” Tien said.
“To come through feels great. I think just focusing on wat I can control and keeping my cool as best as i can has really taken me a long way,” he added.
MACHAC UP NEXT FOR RISING TEENER
Tien will next face No,8 seed Tomas Machac for a place in the semifinals.
Furthermore, the Czech No.25 seed ousted German Daniel Altmaier, 7-6(3), 6-1.
Moreover, Tien hopes to come out on top in his first ever ATP-level head-to-head meeting against Machac.
Meanwhile, Belgium’s David Goffin upset No.5 seed Ben Shelton, 7-6(3), 6-3, to join Tien in the last eight.
Canadian Denis Shopalov pulled off a 6-4, 6-3 triumph over American Alex Michelsen, Brandon Nakashima also advanced after No.4 seed Holger Rune retired due to an undisclosed injury.
Marcos Giron also reached the next round after No.3 seed Tommy Paul was forced to withdraw due to a bum stomach.
