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.

Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev vs Learner Tien
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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Australian Open: Learner Tien vs Daniil Medvedev
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
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Australian Open 2026: Daniil Medvedev vs Learner Tien
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
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Australian Open 2026: Learner Tien vs Daniil Medvedev
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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Australian Open Tennis: Daniil Medvedev vs Learner Tien
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
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Australian Open Tennis: Learner Tien vs Daniil Medvedev
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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Australian Open Tennis Championship: Daniil Medvedev vs Learner Tien
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
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Australian Open Tennis Championship: Learner Tien vs Daniil Medvedev
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
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Daniil Medvedev vs Learner Tien Australian Open
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
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Learner Tien vs Daniil Medvedev Australian Open
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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