In the Palm of His Hand
After three previous epics, Learner Tien dominated Daniil Medvedev in their rivalry's fourth chapter on Sunday at the Australian Open.
MELBOURNE, Australia — A week before the expected jubilee of a Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner match-up next Sunday—on track to congregate for a fourth major men’s singles final in a row—there was another high holy day already confirmed for this Sunday at Melbourne Park.
It was a more minor occasion but still something to show up for—like a Palm Sunday before Easter, perhaps.
To the delight of tennis believers everywhere, a fourth installment of last year’s unexpectedly epic rivalry, Learner Tien vs. Daniil Medvedev, was booked for the fourth round of this year’s Australian Open.
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