Match Details
Fixture: (8) Frances Tiafoe vs (4) Learner Tien
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Date: February 20, 2026
Tournament: Delray Beach Open 2026
Round: Quarterfinals
Venue: Delray Beach, Florida, USA
Category: ATP 250
Surface: Hard
Prize Money: $700,045
Live Telecast: USA – Tennis Channel | UK – Sky Sports | Canada – TSN
Frances Tiafoe vs Learner Tien preview
Frances Tiafoe will take on Learner Tien in the quarterfinals of the Delray Beach Open on Friday.
Tiafoe has made a modest start to the season. After a second-round exit in Brisbane, he reached the third round in Melbourne and the last 16 in Dallas. The American defeated Francisco Comesana in the Australian Open, but lost to Alex De Minaur, 6-3, 6-4, 7-5.
The 28-year-old started his campaign in Delray Beach by cruising past Rinky Hijikata and Zachary Svajda in the initial few rounds. He held his nerve to outlast Zvajda in three sets, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5. Tiafoe has only dropped one set so far.
Meanwhile, Learner Tien has made a promising start to the season. After a second-round exit in Brisbane, he reached the quarterfinals in Melbourne. The youngster defeated Nuno Borges and Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open, but lost to Alexander Zverev.
Tien received a first-round bye this week thanks to his ranking points. He started his campaign with a resilient victory over Miomir Kecmanovic in the second round. The 20-year-old defeated Kecmanovic in two hours and 15 minutes, 6-4, 6-7(4), 7-6(5).
Frances Tiafoe vs Learner Tien head-to-head
Tiafoe leads the head-to-head against Tien 1-0. He defeated the American in the 2023 US Open.
Frances Tiafoe vs Learner Tien odds
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Frances Tiafoe vs Learner Tien prediction
Tiafoe will be desperate to do well on the ATP Tour. The American has not won a title since 2023, despite reaching three finals. He looks sharp in Delray Beach this week and has a great chance to enter the last four.
Meanwhile, Tien captured his first title in Metz last year. He also reached the final in Beijing but lost to Jannik Sinner. The American has quickly made a name for himself and will be one of the dark horses to win in Delray Beach.
Tiafoe will bring his top-spin heavy groundstrokes and high-intensity game to the fore. On the other hand, Tien will rely on his smart decision-making and high-tactical acumen on the court.
Considering their match fitness and results in the last few weeks, a close battle will be on the cards in the quarterfinals. Tiafoe’s experience and momentum might help him sneak through to the last four.
Pick: Tiafoe to win in three sets.
Frances Tiafoe vs Learner Tien betting tips
Tip 1: Match to have more than 20 games.
Tip 2: Tiafoe to save more than 5 break points.
Edited by Aman Mohamed
