Vietnamese-origin tennis player bids farewell to Shanghai Masters after an intense battle with former world number one

Despite his strong effort, Vietnamese-origin player Learner Tien was defeated 6-7 (6), 7-6 (1), 4-6 by Daniil Medvedev in the fourth round of the 2025 Shanghai Masters.

Daniil Medvedev avenged his loss to Learner Tien after a gripping three-set match.

Vietnamese-origin player Learner Tien faced Daniil Medvedev in the fourth round of the Shanghai Masters. Previously, Medvedev had been defeated by Tien at the China Open, so the Russian entered the match with strong determination. The first set featured a fierce battle, with both players continuously contesting every point.

Although Medvedev earned a break in the ninth game, Learner Tien stayed calm and responded strongly by reclaiming the break in the crucial game. As a result, the players were tied 6-6, requiring a tie-break to decide the set. In this tie-break, Medvedev performed better, winning 8-6 and taking the first set 7-6.