Lorenzo Sonego has made history by reaching the quarterfinals of the Australian Open for the first time in his career. The Italian tennis player achieved this milestone after defeating American qualifier Learner Tien in a thrilling 4-set match. The match, which took place on Monday, January 20, 2025, saw Sonego triumph with a score of 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-1.
This achievement is particularly significant for Sonego, who has been a consistent performer on the ATP Tour but had never before advanced to the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament. His next challenge will be against either American Ben Shelton or Frenchman Gael Monfils, both of whom are formidable opponents.
Sonego’s journey to the quarterfinals is a testament to his hard work and determination. As he prepares for his next match, fans and analysts alike will be eagerly watching to see if he can continue his impressive run and potentially reach the semifinals.
Sonego at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently ranked no.55, Sonego has an overall 6-2 record in 2025. Sonego is competing at the Australian Open where he defeated the world no.156 Stan Wawrinka 6-4 5-7 7-5 7-5
, the world no.112 Joao Fonseca 6-7(6) 6-3 6-1 3-6 6-3, the world no.59 Fabian Marozsan 6-7(3) 7-6(6) 6-1 6-2 and the world no.121 Learner Tien 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-1.Sonego won 4 titles in his career: 1 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Sonego has scheduled to compete next in Montpellier (Open Occitanie). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 27th of January.
Learner Tien in 2025
Currently ranked no.121, Tien played his last match on the 20th of January when he capitulated to world no.55 Lorenzo Sonego 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-1 in the 4th round of the Australian Open (draw).
During this season the American has managed to achieve a 6-2 record.
Tien is scheduled to play next in Cleveland Challenger (Cleveland Challenger). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of January.
Lorenzo Sonego and Learner Tien played each other only 1 time. Their head to head is 1-0 for Sonego.