From California to the U.S. Open, the future of American men’s tennis tries to take over the present - The Athletic

American tennis prospects Alex Michelsen and Learner Tien, both in their early twenties, were featured training together on a public hard court in Mission Viejo, California in mid-December 2024, preparing for the 2026 season. The two have trained and developed alongside each other for years and are considered key figures in the future of American men's tennis. The article, originally published in January 2025, highlights their ambitions heading into the U.S. Open and beyond, as they aim to make an immediate impact on the ATP Tour.