Tien, with a thirst for revenge against Blockx: "It was the most heartbreaking defeat of my life"

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Starting at 6:00 p.m. (Peninsular time), Learner Tien and Alexander Blockx will face off in the final of the ATP Next Gen Finals. Beyond the importance of winning the tournament, Tien has two extra reasons that will help him face the match. The first is that he already lost in last year's final against Joao Fonseca, and the second is the desire he has to get revenge on Blockx and what he has described as "the most heartbreaking defeat of my life up to that moment."

In an interview with the ATP, Tien has recalled the final he lost to Blockx in the Australian Open Junior 2023 (1-6 6-2 6-7 (9)), and what it means for him to face him again almost three years later. It is true that the same year he won at Roland Garros Junior, but it was due to a withdrawal by the Belgian tennis player. "We have both improved a lot since then. I will have to rest and develop a new game plan. Hopefully, it will turn out well tomorrow. I think it will be a very difficult match," acknowledged Tien.

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