Learner Tien advanced to the third round of Roland Garros after a thrilling five-set match.

Learner Tien secured an emotional victory in the second round of Roland Garros 2026, defeating Facundo Acosta after a thrilling five-set match.

Learner Tien continued to demonstrate his impressive prowess at Roland Garros 2026 by defeating Facundo Acosta in the second round of the men's singles after a dramatic five-set match. The Vietnamese-born player faced many difficult moments but still managed to hold his ground and win the match 3-2.

Right from the opening set, Learner Tien started confidently and played solidly in the crucial games. Although Acosta put up a fierce fight, the American player capitalized on opportunities at the end of the set to win 7-5, thus creating an early advantage.

Learner Tien advances to the third round of Roland Garros - Photo: AGTP Tennis

However, Acosta quickly responded strongly. In the second set, he improved his serve and made it difficult for Learner Tien in long rallies. Acosta won 6-4, before continuing his momentum to win 6-3 in the third set, thus taking a 2-1 lead.

Pushed into a difficult position, Learner Tien showed a resilient fighting spirit. Set 4 was tense, with both players battling for every point, ultimately deciding the winner with a tie-break. In that nail-biting moment, Tien showed more composure to win 7-6, with the tie-break score at 7-4.

Winning the fourth set helped the Vietnamese-born player regain his confidence. Entering the deciding set, Learner Tien played more proactively, controlled the pace well, and capitalized on opportunities to win 6-3. Ultimately, he defeated Acosta with a score of 7-5, 4-6, 3-6, 7-6, 6-3, thus securing his place in the third round of Roland Garros 2026.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/learner-tien-vao-vong-3-roland-garros-sau-5-set-nghet-tho-2520260.html