Marin Cilic vs Learner Tien Prediction & Picks - Dallas Open
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by Bradley Gibbs | in Dallas Open Picks
One of the more interesting matches taking place at the Dallas Open on Tuesday is the one between Marin Cilic and Learner Tien. This is very much a match between a veteran and a youngster, master vs apprentice if you will, and right now, it looks like it is the apprentice who can come out on top. Learner Tien has made a fabulous start to 2026, winning five matches at the Australian Open recently, defeating the likes of Daniil Medvedev in straight sets. 2026 could be a big year for the man currently ranked at 23rd in the world.
For Marin Cilic, 2026 could be the year that he says goodbye. The big-serving Croatian has been a fabulous player over the years, and on his day, he's still a tough player to face, especially under the right conditions, but his early-season form hasn't been too hot, while he lost to Tien in January. On that evidence, he could struggle.
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Marin Cilic vs Learner Tien Form
Marin Cilic and Learner Tien Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Jan 24, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 22, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 18, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 7, 2026 - Hong Kong Open
Jan 5, 2026 - Hong Kong Open
Oct 23, 2025 - Swiss Indoors ATP Basel
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Jan 26, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 25, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 22, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 21, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 18, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 6, 2026 - Brisbane International
Marin Cilic - Learner Tien Key Points
- When the pair met earlier in 2026, back in January, Learner Tien came out on top.
- Learner Tien has a 100% record against Marin Cilic.
- Marin Cilic has lost three of his last five hard-court matches.
- Learner Tien's only recent defeat came against the current world number four.
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Our Marin Cilic vs Learner Tien Prediction
Could Learner Tien be a shorter price to beat Marin Cilic at a venue like Dallas? Absolutely. We know that this tournament favors US players, and let's face it, Learner Tien is a pretty hot US player. The youngster has made a very strong start to 2026, and that start includes a win against Cilic, who he beat in Australia. Since that win, thanks to five victories at the Australian Open, you could even argue that Tien has got stronger and more into his swing, which for my money, means that he ought to be a stronger favorite to get the job done here.
After all, for all he has been a fantastic campaigner, age is finally catching up with Cilic, who has won only two of his last five, and that recent loss to Casper Ruud tells me that he'll struggle to keep pace with an exuberant talent such as Learner Tien.
Our Marin Cilic vs Learner Tien Pick: Learner Tien to Win.
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