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Nineteen-year-old Learner Tien, with Vietnamese immigrant roots, faced Novak Djokovic at the U.S. Open, marking a significant milestone. Tien, who turned professional in 2023, had a breakthrough at the 2025 Australian Open. Despite losing to Djokovic, the match provided invaluable experience for the rising tennis star, highlighting his potential and resilience on the Grand Slam stage.

Ahead of the US Open, Jannik Sinner revealed a past pact with his parents: he would quit tennis if he didn't crack the top 200 by age 23 or 24 due to financial constraints. Sinner recently withdrew from the Cincinnati Open final against Carlos Alcaraz due to illness, apologizing to fans and congratulating Alcaraz.