Novak Djokovic vs Learner Tien prediction, betting tips & odds, head-to-head, preview: US Open 2025

Novak Djokovic’s last three tournaments have been Roland Garros, SW19 and US Open.

Novak Djokovic, one of tennis’s all-time greats with 24 Grand Slam titles and four US Open crowns, enters the Championship with his eyes firmly at the elusive #25. Despite not lifting a major in nearly two years, the Serbian has remained a formidable force, reaching the semi-finals of all three Grand Slams this season.

Djokovic has made his intentions clear of playing major events only and has skipped the entire hard-court swing leading to the US Open. His time away from the court was majorly utilised in leisure and recovery, and the 38-year-old will be raring to go, possibly one final time at the Flushing Meadows.

Match details

• Tournament: US Open 2025  
• Round: Round 1
• Date: August 25
• Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York
• Surface: Hard Court

Preview

Learner Tien has already ousted top seeds like Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton, Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, and Denis Shapovalov in his career. At just 19 years of age, the American has emerged as one of the best talent prodigies on tour and faces the biggest challenge on his home turf against four-time US Open winner Djokovic.

Tien is still looking for his first win at the US Open, having suffered opening round defeats in the main draw over the past two seasons due to challenging rounds. He will have to play the match of his life to finally get on board.

While Djokovic might be entering this contest in the back of almost zero hard-court experience, the Serbian could be rusty and undercooked in contrast to Tien who will certainly be ready for this contest.

Also Read: Five records Novak Djokovic can break at US Open 2025

Form

• Novak Djokovic: L-W-W-W-W
• Learner Tien: L-W-L-W-W

Head-to-head record

• Matches: 0
• Novak Djokovic: 0
• Learner Tien: 0

He’s BACK! 👑 Novak Djokovic takes on Learner Tien in the first night match on Ashe. pic.twitter.com/uvaRed4tWA

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 24, 2025

Stats

Novak Djokovic

• Djokovic has a 26-9 win-loss record in the 2025 season
• Djokovic has a 90-14 win-loss record at US Open
• Djokovic has won 86% of matches played on hard courts

Learner Tien

• Tien has a 24-20 win-loss record in the 2025 season
• Tien has a 0-3 win-loss record at US Open
• Tien has won 71% of matches played on hard courts

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Novak Djokovic vs Learner Tien: Betting tips and odds

• Moneyline: Djokovic -715, Tien +530
• Spread: Djokovic -6.5 (-125), Tien +7.5 (-165)
• Total games: Over 33.5 (-120), Under 34.5 (-108)
• 1st Set Winner: Djokovic -325, Tien +250
• 1st Set Total Games: Over 8.5 (-300), Under 9.5 (-136)

Match prediction

Djokovic’s experience and brilliance is expected to seal the deal for him. But stranger things have happened on the ATP circuit, and at US Open in particular. Known for its nature of producing upsets, this Championship has witnessed even the best falter early, with both Djokovic and Alcaraz suffering defeats in the first week last year.

Tien and stunning top seeds has been a constant all season, and the American will have the backing of the home crowd in this highly anticipated duel. Stealing a set off Djokovic, could get Tien and the American crowd going, however Djokovic is expected to survive and advance to the second round.

Result: Novak Djokovic to win in four sets.

Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Novak Djokovic vs Learner Tien, first-round match at US Open 2025?

Indian viewers can watch the US Open 2025 first round clash between Novak Djokovic and Learner Tien on the Star Sports network and streamed via JioHotstar.

UK fans can watch on Sky Sports Tennis, the Sky Sports+ app, or stream with a NOW TV Sports Pass. In the USA, coverage will be on ESPN platforms—ESPN2, ESPNEWS, and ESPN+ across all rounds.

Full worldwide broadcast details here

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