Tien: "In moments of tension, I look back to where I used to sit as a child"

Learner Tien is experiencing a very special moment at Indian Wells 2026. After reaching the quarterfinals, the young American confessed that at times during the match, he looks towards the stands and remembers when he used to attend the tournament as a child. “During some changeovers, in moments of tension, I look to where I sat as a child  and I realize how special it is to be playing on that court,” he explained. Tien acknowledged that competing in this tournament is a childhood dream: “Just stepping out to play here is incredible. Victories are a bonus. Being on court with the atmosphere and the crowd is fantastic.”

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Tien: “En los momentos de tensión miro hacia donde me sentaba cuando era un niño”