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Learner Tien, the first tennis player born in 2005 to reach the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 25 Jan 2026
Learner Tien, Grand Slam quarterfinalist. Photo: gettyimages

A pioneer and trailblazer in his generation, Learner Tien has become the first male player born in 2005 to reach the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament, surpassing Mensik, the main competitor for glory among those of his generation. Additionally, no player born in 2004 has yet achieved this success, with contenders like Michelsen, Fils, or Quinn far from it, illustrating the merit of Tien's accomplishment in this 2026 Australian Open.

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