US Open: Novak Djokovic vs. Learner Tien Picks, Odds, and Preview (Aug 24)

Four-time US Open champion Novak Djokovic kicks off his 2025 Grand Slam bid at Flushing Meadows on Sunday. You can find the odds and Novak Djokovic vs. Learner Tien picks here.

Djokovic is overlooked in the betting to win the title this year, but the 24-time major champion is massively challenging to dismiss. Despite being 38, Djokovic has still reached the final four in every Slam this calendar year, and he will be aiming to reach a third US Open final in four appearances in 2025.

American teenager Learner Tien will take on the legendary star on Sunday. The 19-year-old currently sits in a career-high ranking of 48^th in the world, and he previously reached the finals at the Junior editions of the Australian and US Opens.

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A first competitive meeting between Djokovic and Tien is set for this Sunday, and it is a fascinating clash of generations. The Serbian has achieved legendary highs throughout his career, but he is yet to win a Grand Slam title since his most recent success at the US Open in 2023.

Despite that, his consistency throughout 2025 should be respected. Djokovic has reached the semi-finals in each of the three majors this calendar year, and he has suffered just two exits before the semi-finals since the French Open in 2022.

Tien’s junior career highlights that he has a game suited to a hard surface, reaching the final of the Australian Open and US Open in 2023. That has transcended to his performances at the professional level, achieving a career-best showing at the Australian Open earlier this year when reaching the fourth round.

However, he is yet to go further than the first round at the US Open. He’s certainly an improving player, and plenty of positives would have been taken from his performances at the recent Cincinnati Masters.

Novak Djokovic vs. Learner Tien Picks

This is a fascinating clash of generations on opening night at the US Open. However, the ultra-consistent Djokovic deserves huge respect.

He may not be the force of old, but we still fully expect him to progress to at least the quarterfinal stage at Flushing Meadows. Tien’s time will come, but he isn’t a wise selection when making Novak Djokovic vs. Learner Tien picks.