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Learner Tien advances to second round of the US Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Learner Tien advances to second round of the US Open
Summary

Learner Tien defeated Nuno Borges in straight sets, 6-4, 6-1, 6-2, to secure a victory in the first round of the 2026 US Open. The win marks the first time the 19-year-old has advanced past the opening round at this event after four consecutive first-round exits. Tien, currently ranked 15th, dominated the baseline exchanges and committed no double faults during the match. He now moves on to face the winner of the contest between Adolfo Daniel Vallejo and Gael Monfils. With several high-seeded players already eliminated from the tournament, Tien aims to reach the second week of competition and improve his standing toward the top ten.

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  • •Learner Tien defeated Nuno Borges 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 in the first round.
  • •The victory marks Tien's first career match win at the US Open.
  • •Tien recorded zero double faults throughout the first-round match.
  • •He next plays either Adolfo Daniel Vallejo or Gael Monfils.
  • •Tien is currently ranked 15th in the world.
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  • 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Has Learner Tien’s Moment Arrived at the US Open?
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Learner Tien cruised through his US Open first-round matchup against #41 Nuno Borges 6-4, 6-1, 6-2. There’s been speculation floating around that this year’s US Open balls play lighter than last year’s. True or not, it’s the type of marginal detail that can matter at the highest level, and if there’s anything to it, players …

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