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Giron defeats Tien in Madrid

1-2

Learner Tien fell in the first round of the Madrid Open on Thursday, dropping a 1–2 set decision to Marcos Giron in their first-round encounter on clay. The American was unable to convert his higher ranking into a result, with Giron advancing in straight sets to move into the next phase of the draw.

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Why this one matters

A loss in a 1/64 finals match at Madrid on hard courts still belongs in the profile because it maps the edges of the current version: which stages stretch the game, where matchups ask different questions, and what has to sharpen before the next run.

  • First-round exit at Madrid
  • Lost to unranked opponent despite ranking advantage

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Giron defeats Tien in Madrid — Apr 24, 2025