Every clash between Daniil Medvedev and Learner Tien promises a thrilling showdown. And, to reignite their fierce on-court rivalry, they came face to face once again at the 2025 ATP Shanghai Masters in a R16 battle. This time, the Russian finally conquered the storm to score his first win against the 19-year-old Tien. As Medvedev basked in the Shanghai spotlight, he admitted how he felt after defeating Learner Tien.
In a confession after his battle with Learner Tien, Daniil Medvedev confessed, “I’m happy I was able to win cuz I almost feel like I’m traumatized by playing him, I keep getting him in my draw all the time. He’s an unreal player. Yes, he makes errors but in certain moments he plays simply unreal..I’m just happy I won somehow, I don’t even know how I did it.” His