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Tien vs Mensik: US Open Battle of Seeds
6 Sep
Summary
- Learner Tien, seeded 14th, faces 17th seed Jakub Mensik in the US Open third round.
- Tien has achieved his best-ever US Open showing, advancing past the first round.
- Mensik's powerful serve and Tien's resilience are key factors in this matchup.
Fourteenth seed Learner Tien will compete against 17th seed Jakub Mensik in the third round of the 2026 US Open. This marks Tien's most successful appearance at the event, surpassing his previous best of a first-round exit. He has enjoyed a breakout season, reaching a Masters 1000 semifinal and winning a maiden clay title.
Mensik advanced to this stage with solid victories in his opening rounds. His North American tour included a quarterfinal appearance in Montreal. While Mensik's serve is a significant weapon, averaging 11.13 aces per match this year, Tien has shown superior physical durability and composure in critical moments.
The head-to-head record stands at 1-0 in favor of Tien from a previous Next Gen ATP Finals match. This will be their first encounter on the main ATP tour. Despite Mensik's powerful serve, Tien's historical advantage in return game sharpness and his demonstrated resilience suggest a close contest. The prediction favors Tien to win in five sets.
