In an epic five-set match that ended close to 3am, Learner Tien defeated three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev, enjoying pepperoni pizza post-match. Tien, a 19-year-old qualifier ranked 121 in the world, became the youngest American since Pete Sampras in 1990 to reach the men’s third round, bouncing back in the fifth set to secure the win. His next opponent is Corentin Moutet, with Tien looking forward to more success and potentially more pizza celebrations.
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