Learner Tien Reaches Next Gen ATP Finals Final

Learner Tien triumphed over his close friend Alex Michelsen in a tense five-set match at the Next Gen ATP Finals, securing his place in the final with a score of 2-4, 4-2, 1-4, 4-0, 4-1. The match featured a lively crowd, including tennis legend Rafael Nadal, and showcased Tien's remarkable comeback after losing the first three sets. Despite their friendship, Tien expressed mixed feelings about the match, stating he was happy with the win but hated that it was against Michelsen. Tien's victory makes him the first man in the tournament's history to defeat the top three seeds in the same event. He will face either Joao Fonseca or Luca Van Assche in the final, having significantly improved his ranking from 453 to 122 this year. Tien's performance is particularly notable as he has previously shown resilience, avenging a loss to Arthur Fils in the tournament's earlier stages.