Despite some fluctuations during the match, the 18th seed showed composure and explosive shot-making at key moments to secure a 3-1 victory over the experienced Chilean.

Tien came out firing in the opening set, immediately taking control of the rallies with sharp returns and consistent baseline play. Garin struggled to settle into the contest as the young American dictated the tempo and relentlessly applied pressure.

The result was a dominant 6-0 opening set that gave Tien a major psychological advantage.

However, the momentum shifted unexpectedly in the second set.

Garin raised his intensity while Tien began to accumulate unforced errors and briefly lost his rhythm. The Chilean capitalized on the opening to claim the set 6-2 and level the match at one set apiece.

The turning point arrived in the third set when Tien quickly regained his focus and composure.

Mixing angles effectively and forcing Garin into constant movement, the Vietnamese-American star completely overwhelmed his opponent once again, racing to another emphatic 6-0 set victory.

Tien maintained control in the fourth set, continuing to dictate play from the baseline before closing out the match with a 6-2 win.

The victory sends Learner Tien into the second round of Roland Garros 2026 and further strengthens his growing reputation as one of the tournament’s most exciting young players.

The impressive performance also comes as men’s tennis enters a new era led by rising stars such as Jannik Sinner, with many observers closely watching the next generation emerging on the Grand Slam stage.

Thien Binh