Alex Michelsen defeats longtime friend and fellow American Learner Tien to advance to his first Masters 1000 in Toronto.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Learner Tien and Alex Michelsen were born about 15 months apart and first crossed paths a decade ago when they were playing in Southern California tennis tournaments for kids.

Preview the the 2025 National Bank Open Presented by Rogers match between Alex Michelsen vs. Learner Tien, plus betting odds, insights and ...

Tien and Michelsen share a mantra with Shelton, who has been ranked as high as 12th — he’s currently 14th — after reaching the Australian Open semifinals before losing to the eventual ...