US Open 2025, round 1: Novak Djokovic vs Learner Tien preview, when and where to watch in India?

Here is everything you need know about US Open 2025, round 1 clash of Novak Djokovic vs Learner Tien.

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Novak Djokovic faces off against Learner Tien in a highly anticipated first-round match at the US Open 2025. This match is set to take place on August 25, 2025, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York City.

Match Details

Match: Novak Djokovic (7) vs Learner Tien

Date: 25 August 2025

Time: 4.30 am IST

Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Arthur Ashe Stadium

Where to watch in India?

Football fans from India can watch the Novak Djokovic vs Learner Tien US Open 2025 round one match on JioHotstar, accessible via OTTplay Premium. The match will also be televised on Star Sports TV channels in India.

Novak Djokovic vs Learner Tien: H2H stats

This will be the first time Novak Djokovic will face the left-handed youngster from America. So, this can be a huge experience for Learner Tien, who will go against the player with most grandslams in men’s tennis history.

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Djokovic vs Turner: Preview

Djokovic, a four-time US Open champion, aims to secure his 25th major title. At 38 years old and seeded seventh, Djokovic comes into this match with a strong hard-court record and a deliberate layoff to focus on peak performance for Grand Slams.

Djokovic had to face a tough defeat against Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of Wimbledon 2025. With hard court being his favourite, he will surely look to challenge the younger lot, and this will start against 19-year-old Turner.

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On the other hand, 19-year-old American Learner Tien, a promising NextGenATP player, is currently ranked No. 50 in the world.

Tien has impressed with victories over top players, including Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev, and has shown strong potential on hard courts. He is working with former French Open champion Michael Chang for this tournament.

Turner is the youngest American man to beat a Top 3 player since Andy Roddick in 2001.

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