2 days ago · Both raised in Southern California, Alex Michelsen and Learner Tien are friends and frequent practice partners. This year’s Australian Open was a breakthrough for each. Michelsen, ranked 42nd as ...

Southern California’s rising stars, longtime friends and training partners since 2021, 19-year-old Learner Tien from Irvine and 20-year-old Alex Michelsen of Aliso Viejo, have made history at the 2025 Australian Open, becoming the first pair of American men age 20 or younger to reach the third round at a Grand Slam event since the 2003 US ...

Jan 19, 2025 · MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Learner Tien and Alex Michelsen were born about 15 months apart and first crossed paths a decade ago when they were playing in Southern California tennis tournaments for kids.

Jan 18, 2025 · For America’s rising stars Alex Michelsen and Learner Tien, the secret to their stunning performances at the ongoing Australian Open lies in the wisdom of one man, their coach Eric Diaz. Under Diaz’s mentorship, Michelsen and Tien are thriving on the biggest stage.

Jan 16, 2025 · Tien won the USTA Boys’ 18s national championship in consecutive years in 2022-23 and produced a 28-match winning streak at USTA Pro Circuit events in 2024. Michelsen upset 11th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the first round Down Under en route to becoming one of six American men in the third round.

Jan 18, 2025 · Long-time friends Alex Michelsen and Learner Tien joined forces to put in the hard years for their 2025 pre-season. Now, the two have combined to make quite the splash at the first major of the...

Jan 18, 2025 · Learner Tien and Alex Michelsen might just surprise you with their friendship! Here is everything we know about the young rising Americans.

Dec 21, 2024 · Learner Tien became the third American to reach the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by PIF title match on Saturday in Jeddah, where he beat long-time friend Alex Michelsen.

5 days ago · Australian Open stars Alex Michelsen, Learner Tien and Joao Fonseca rise ATP rankings. Michelsen and Tien meanwhile also secured huge upsets, with the former beating Stefanos Tsitsipas and the latter beating Daniil Medvedev. Unsurprisingly, the young trio have now earned ATP Tour rankings rises following their superb runs at the Australian Open.

Dec 21, 2024 · Learner Tien defeats Arthur Fils 3-1 (4-2, 4-2, 3-4, 4-3) to reach the semifinal at the Next Gen Finals. Avenges his 1-3 loss vs Fils at the US Open earlier this year, didn’t get broken once on serve. Tien to play his good friend Alex Michelsen for a place in the final. pic.twitter.com/BU9AS8aZ7P — edgeAI (@edgeAIapp) December 20, 2024