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Tien Fumbles Match Points, Faces Early Exit
19 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Learner Tien lost a match after holding multiple match points.
- Martin Landaluce also lost his opening match in a close contest.
- Tien, the top seed, faces an early exit from the tournament.

Learner Tien, the top seed at the Next Gen ATP Finals 2025, experienced a heartbreaking opening match loss. After holding multiple match points against Rafael Jodar, Tien was ultimately defeated in a grueling five-set thriller. His failure to convert crucial opportunities means his tournament hopes now hinge on a pivotal upcoming match.
In another closely contested opener, Martin Landaluce also succumbed to defeat. He was unable to convert a break advantage and a lead in the tie-break, ultimately losing his match. This sets up a must-win scenario for both Tien and Landaluce in their head-to-head encounter.




