Next Gen ATP Finals: Learner Tien turns the tide and completely revives the blue group!

Young American Learner Tien scored a crucial victory against Martin Landaluce, while Nicolai Budkov Kjaer continues his forward march.

Jules Hypolite

le 18/12/2025 à 20h16

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The second day of the Next Gen ATP Finals has just delivered its verdict. Like yesterday, the blue group was in the spotlight for the evening session.

Learner Tien, on the brink of elimination after his loss yesterday against Rafael Jodar, managed to defeat Martin Landaluce despite a complicated start to the match (1-4, 4-1, 4-3, 4-3).

Budkov Kjaer in pole position for the semi-finals

The big favorite this week in Jeddah, the American will play for his spot in the semi-finals tomorrow against Nicolai Budkov Kjaer.

The Norwegian, who defeated Landaluce yesterday, continued his momentum by overcoming Rafael Jodar 4-1, 3-4, 4-2, 4-3. Despite two wins in his group, he is not yet officially qualified for the final four.

Dernière modification le 18/12/2025 à 20h26

Tien L • 1

Landaluce M • 4

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Tien Learner

28e, 1550 points

Landaluce Martin

134e, 455 points

Budkov Kjaer N • 5

Jodar R • 7

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136e, 450 points

168e, 349 points

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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