Who are Learner Tien’s parents, Khuong Dan Tien and Huyen Tien?
Learner Tien was introduced to tennis by his parents, Khuong Dan Tien and Huyen Tien, who played tennis for recreational purposes.
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Learner Tien is a young starlet, who has been grabbing headlines at the Australian Open since the second round. The 19-year-old was born on December 2, 2005, in Irvine, California, USA, to Vietnamese immigrant parents Khuong Dan Tien and Huyen Tien. His parents played tennis for recreational purposes and introduced the sport to him.
Tien didn’t come from a sports background, as both of his parents were full-time workers, but his introduction to tennis suddenly fueled his passion for the game. Tien picked up the tennis racket when he was just one and a half years old. The racket became his friend and he won his first professional tennis tournament at the Racquet Club in Irvine, his hometown.
As Tien’s father saw that he liked playing tennis, he began mentoring him as they practiced on community courts in his hometown. His father guided him until he was 11 years old. By then, he began to excel in junior tournaments and eventually joined the United States Tennis Association (USTA), where his talent was fully developed.
Who are Learner Tien’s parents?
Learner Tien’s parents, Khuong Dan Tien and Huyen Tien, migrated to the US from Vietnam. Now his father is a real estate lawyer, and Huyen is a former math teacher. The American star was named Learner as a tribute to his mother’s profession, while his elder sister Justice was named in honor of Khuong’s career.
The family’s love for tennis and their supportive environment helped Tien develop his skills and passion for tennis. Also, the 19-year-old’s hard work and determination has seen him climb the ranks of the ATP. In fact, he won his first Challenger title in 2024, becoming the youngest American to win a Challenger since France Tiafoe in 2016.
Where do Learner Tien’s parents live?
Learner Tien‘s parents, Khuong and Huyen, live in Southern California, but there are no reports to prove that they still live in Irvine, where they gave birth to the star. The couple has instilled values of hard work and determination in their children, which has helped them mature faster. Such an example is Tien, who recently defeated World No.5 Daniil Medvedev in a five-set thriller in Melbourne Park.
What did Learner Tien’s parents do for a living?
Khuong Dan Tien works as a real estate lawyer in Garden Grove in Southern California, while Huyen was a former maths teacher in Anaheim. There are no current reports about what Learner Tien’s mother ventured into after she stopped teaching.
What is the estimated net worth of Learner Tien’s parents?
Learner Tien’s parents are known to be prudent, hard workers but there are no exact details about their net worth. However, it is expected to be over $100,000 because of Tien’s father’s job advancement and the location of where he works.
However, Tien has been gaining new heights on the court, which has seen him reach his career-best ranking of World No.114 in November 2024. He has collected $729,484 in prize money from his performances so far in tennis tournaments, as per the ATP website.
FAQs
Q. How old is Learner Tien?
Learner Tien is 19 years old.
Q. What is Learner Tien’s nationality?
Learner Tien is American by nationality.
Q. How many Grand Slam titles Learner Tien has won?
Learner Tien has not yet won a Grand Slam title.
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