The 2025 US Open will kick off this Sunday with a high-voltage generational duel, where the legendary Novak Djokovic will face the promising young American Learner Tien. The Serbian, four-time champion at Flushing Meadows and the tennis player with the most Grand Slam titles in history, is looking to redeem himself in a year in which, at 38, he has failed to win any Majors. This opening match will be a true test of his form.
Novak Djokovic will debut at the 2025 US Open against American Learner Tien in the first round at Flushing Meadows, New York. (Photos: AFP)
Djokovic arrives in New York as the seventh seed, his lowest position in the tournament since 2006. Despite winning his 100th title in Geneva, the Serbian has had an atypical year, overshadowed in the major tournaments by the new generation of talents such as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. However, his experience and hunger for victory make him a formidable opponent for anyone.
For his part, Learner Tien, only 19 years old and ranked 48th, represents the future of American tennis. The young left-hander, who already showed his potential by reaching the fourth round of the Australian Open and defeating Daniil Medvedev, has a mature and powerful game. Although he has never faced Djokovic before, this match will be the ultimate test for his promising career and a golden opportunity to prove that he is ready to compete at the elite level.
The clash between the all-time champion and the rising star promises to be a great spectacle on tennis’ biggest stage. It will be an opportunity for both players to show their level, with Djokovic looking to reaffirm his status and Tien trying to pull off a major upset. Although the Serbian’s experience will likely prevail, the young American’s grit and talent guarantee a thrilling match on the first day of the US Open.
Novak Djokovic (ranked 7th in the world) will take to the court once again to compete in the 2025 US Open, a Grand Slam tournament he has won four times: in 2011, 2015, 2018, and 2023. The Serbian arrived in New York to compete on the circuit for the first time since Wimbledon, where he was a semifinalist and lost to Jannik Sinner in straight sets. | Photo by atptour.com
Novak Djokovic vs. Learner Tien head-to-head record
This will be the first time Novak Djokovic and Learner Tien will face in the professional circuit, with all the odds in favor for the Serbian tennis player. The head-to-head record between Djokovic and Tien is 0-0 as they have never played each other before their first-round match at the 2025 US Open.
Last 5 winners of US Open
- 2024: Jannik Sinner defeated Taylor Fritz
- 2023: Novak Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvédev
- 2022: Carlos Alcaraz defeated Casper Ruud
- 2021: Daniil Medvédev defeated Novak Djokovic
- 2020: Dominic Thiem defeated Alexander Zverev
