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Tien youngest since Nadal into Melbourne Last 16

MELBOURNE — Teenage qualifier Learner Tien said it was 'pretty crazy' after becoming the youngest man to reach the Australian Open fourth round since Rafael Nadal in 2005 when he overcame Frenchman Corentin Moutet on Saturday.

The American 19-year-old won 7-6 (12/10), 6-3, 6-3 in Melbourne with Moutet collapsing clutching his leg in the third set before gamely carrying on.

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