US Open 2023: Frances Tiafoe vs Learner Tien Preview, Prediction and Live Stream

Frances Tiafoe lock horns with Learner Tien in an all-American clash in the US Open.

US Open 2023: Frances Tiafoe vs Learner Tien Preview, Prediction and Live Stream

Frances Tiafoe (L) and Learner Tien (R) (via IMAGO)

Frances Tiafoe will battle against his fellow American Learner Tien in the first round of the US Open on Monday. The World No.10 had a great run at the US Open last year, where he reached the semifinals. Meanwhile, this will be the duo’s first clash against each other, as Tien, 17, has just started and he will only be making his second US Open appearance.

Frances Tiafoe vs Learner Tien: Match Details

  • Tournament: U.S Open  
  • Match: Frances Tiafoe vs. Learner Tien
  • Date: 28 August 2023
  • Time: 11:00 PM (IST) 
  • Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA 
  • Round: First Round
  • Surface: Hard-court 
  • Prize Money: $81,500
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Frances Tiafoe vs Learner Tien: Match Preview

Frances Tiafoe
Frances Tiafoe (Credits: The Wall Street Journal)

Tifoe has 33 wins in 47 matches, including title campaigns at the United Cup, the US Men’s Clay Court Championships, and the Stuttgart Open. He also made the semi-finals in Indian Wells and the quarterfinals at the recently held Citi Open. However, the tenth seed saw a decline in his performance following early exits in Canada and Cincinnati. He was defeated by Swiss player Stan Wawrinka 6-3, 6-4 in the second round of the Cincinnati Open.

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On the other hand, Learner Tien will not have much pressure going in as he is seen as the rising star of Men’s tennis. The talented teen emerged victorious against 20-year-old Quinn Vandercasteele, 7-5, 6-2, in the M15 Irivine final. He would be looking forward to marking his name and earning some credibility at the US Open.

Frances Tiafoe vs Learner Tien: Match Prediction

Learner Tien
Learner Tien ( Credits: USTA Southern California)

This match would be symbolic of a match between experience and youth. Tiafoe is much more experienced and accomplished than his counterpart. Tien has only played 11 matches so far in 2023, but it is important to note that he won eight of them.

Tiafoe has played against greats like Rafael Nadal and won. He will likely try to dominate the rallies and play offensively to win against the young player. Meanwhile, Tien will base his game on his agility. According to the track record, Tiafoe has a clear edge over Tien.

Match Prediction: Frances Tiafoe to win in straight sets

Frances Tiafoe vs Learner Tien: Live Stream details

  • USA: ESPN
  • UK: Sky Sports
  • Canada: TSN
  • Australia: Nine Network
  • India: Sony Sports

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