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<\/p>\n Learner Tien
\n Tien moves behind Roddick on exclusive list…<\/p>\n
American earns first Indian Wells victory<\/p>\n
March 06, 2026<\/p>\n
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ATP Tour<\/p>\n
Learner Tien defeats Adam Walton on Friday in Indian Wells.
\n By Sam Jacot<\/p>\n
Learner Tien<\/a> reached a major milestone on Friday at the BNP Paribas Open<\/a>, becoming the youngest American since Andy Roddick<\/a> to notch 50 tour-level victories. The 20-year-old lefty defeated Adam Walton<\/a> 7-6(3), 7-6(8) to move into second place on the leaderboard behind Roddick.<\/p>\n Roddick, the former No. 1 player in the PIF ATP Rankings, recorded his 50th tour-level win at the 2002 Australian Open<\/a> at 19 years and four months. By securing his 50th victory at 20 years and three months, Tien now sits just behind Roddick on this exclusive list. Close friend Alex Michelsen<\/a> ranks third, while Sam Querrey<\/a> and 2022 Indian Wells champion Taylor Fritz<\/a> round out the top five.<\/p>\n “It is great. I also saw I was two months younger than Alex. I think it is cool,” Tien told ATPTour.com when reflecting on the achievement. “I feel like it has flown by. I still remember my first win so vividly and how much that meant to me. Obviously, 50 is a pretty big benchmark and now I am pushing for 100.”<\/p>\n Youngest Americans to reach 50 tour-level wins (since 2000)<\/p>\n Player\u00a0 Andy Roddick<\/a> Learner Tien<\/a> Alex Michelsen<\/a> Sam Querrey<\/a>
\n Age Achieved\u00a0
\n Event<\/p>\n
\n 19Y, 4M
\n Aus Open, 2002<\/p>\n
\n 20Y, 3M
\n Indian Wells, 2026<\/p>\n
\n 20Y, 5M
\n Delray Beach, 2025<\/p>\n
\n 20Y, 10M
\n US Open<\/a>, 2008<\/p>\n