Teenage talents Learner Tien and Justin Engel are set to face off in the first round at the ATP 250 event in Mallorca. The match will take place at the Santa Ponsa Tennis Academy, where players will compete on outdoor grass courts. This encounter is particularly intriguing as both players, still in their teens, have shown significant potential on the ATP tour.
Learner Tien, currently ranked 67 in the world, faces a challenging match against the 17-year-old German wildcard Justin Engel, who has recently made headlines by defeating established players like Jan-Lennard Struff and Alex Michelsen. Engel, despite his world ranking of 235, poses a serious threat with his powerful serve and aggressive forehand, making this first-round match a captivating clash between two rising stars.
Fans can catch the match on TV through Sky Sports Tennis in the UK and Tennis Channel in the US, and online streaming options are available via Sky Go in the UK and the Tennis Channel in the US. For those looking to attend, ticket information is available through the tournament’s official website.
This match promises to be not just a competition but also a showcase of the upcoming generation of tennis players full of passion and skill. Given Engel’s recent form and Tien’s top-tier experience, it could lead to an exciting contest on the grass courts of Mallorca.