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Australian Open 2026: Learner Tien Sweeps Away Daniil Medvedev To Secure First Grand Slam Quarterfinals

20-year-old Learner Tein stream rolled former World No.1 Daniil Medvedev with a 6–4, 6–0, 6–3 victory in the round of 16 of the Australian Open 2026 on Sunday, securing his place in the top eight of a grand slam for the first time. Although the American teenager had beaten Medvedev in a grueling five-set match last year, he cruised past the former finalist in three straight sets in one hour and 42 minutes.

Learner Tien of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia in their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
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Learner Tien of the U.S. signs autographs after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia in their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Learner Tien of the U.S. signs autographs after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia in their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Learner Tien, left, of the U.S. is congratulated by Daniil Medvedev, right, of Russia following their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Learner Tien, left, of the U.S. is congratulated by Daniil Medvedev, right, of Russia following their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Learner Tien of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Daniil Medvedev of Russia during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Learner Tien of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Daniil Medvedev of Russia during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Daniil Medvedev of Russia celebrates after defeating Fabian Marozsan of Hungary in their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Daniil Medvedev of Russia celebrates after defeating Fabian Marozsan of Hungary in their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
Learner Tien of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Daniil Medvedev of Russia during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Learner Tien of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Daniil Medvedev of Russia during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Daniil Medvedev of Russia plays a backhand return to Learner Tien of the U.S. during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Daniil Medvedev of Russia plays a backhand return to Learner Tien of the U.S. during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Learner Tien of the U.S. plays a forehand return to Daniil Medvedev of Russia during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Learner Tien of the U.S. plays a forehand return to Daniil Medvedev of Russia during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Daniil Medvedev of Russia plays a backhand return to Learner Tien of the U.S. during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Daniil Medvedev of Russia plays a backhand return to Learner Tien of the U.S. during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Learner Tien of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Daniil Medvedev of Russia during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Learner Tien of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Daniil Medvedev of Russia during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
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