Michael Chang warns about Tien's potential: "He can give Djokovic many problems"

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He is one of the great prospects for the future of world tennis, and at 19 years old, he already knows what it means to rank among the top 50 players and defeat top tennis players. Learner Tien faces with excitement his match against Novak Djokovic in the first round of the US Open 2025, and his coach, Michael Chang, explains what can be expected from his student.

The draw for the US Open 2025 has not been particularly favorable for Novak Djokovic. Among the plethora of possible first-round opponents, one of the most challenging could be Learner Tien. While it is true that his style of play may benefit the Serbian, the enormous potential that this 19-year-old American holds can pose a threat to anyone, as he has already shown this season.

His coach, Michael Chang, discussed this in words captured by atptour.com, praising his protégé. After advising Nishikori for years, the former winner of the French Open in 1989 and former world number 2, tries to refine a diamond in the rough like Tien. "He must continue trying to be more aggressive from the baseline and improve his serving. I believe that, in a short time, he can become one of the most versatile tennis players in the world," Chang says about Learner.

- Chang believes Tien has a great future ahead of him

"Today, it is impossible to constantly play defensively because the power and spin imparted to their shots by the world's best players are too much. I enjoy working with Tien a lot; he has a great ability to make good decisions on the court, and I am delighted to help him with my experience," says Chang, who will be at the US Open 2025 also supporting his daughter Lani, who at 14, will compete in the junior tournament.

When asked about what can be expected from Learner Tien in his match against Novak Djokovic in the first round of the US Open 2025, the current coach is clear. "He has nothing to lose; this match is a golden opportunity for him to continue growing and have an unforgettable experience at Arthur Ashe Stadium. I believe he has the weapons to unsettle anyone, as he has already proven this year by defeating important players. He should enjoy the moment and give his best, not focusing so much on the result and acknowledging that he will face one of the best in history," concluded Michael Chang.

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