Flavio Cobolli vs Learner Tien Beijing Prediction 9/28/2025 Today’s Tennis Picks

World No. 25 Flavio Cobolli will play Next Gen star Learner Tien in the second round of the 2025 China Open in Beijing. The match is scheduled for Sunday, September 28. Here’s our Flavio Cobolli vs Learner Tien prediction. This preview will also include a Flavio Cobolli vs Learner Tien pick.

Flavio Cobolli vs Learner Tien Preview

Flavio Cobolli is coming off a huge upset win over World No. 14 Andrey Rublev in two tight sets. The match took 22 games to decide. Cobolli trailed 2-5 in the first set, and Rublev had the chance to wrap up the set when he served for it at 5-2, but the Russian dropped his serve. Cobolli eventually forced a tiebreak, which he dominated and won 7-3.

The margins couldn’t have been tighter in the second set as both players exchanged breaks, but after Cobolli scored four vital break points to hold for 4-3, he broke Rublev in the next game. The Italian did not waste his chance to serve for the match, sealing another top 20 win 7-6, 6-3 in just under two hours. Cobolli is now one win away from reaching a second quarterfinal at the China Open.

Learner Tien also caused an upset in the first round, knocking out World No. 21 Francisco Cerundolo in three sets. The Next Gen star lost the first set 6-4 after letting slip a 4-2 lead. But that did not demoralize Tien, who, despite going down a break to start the second set, found a new gear to take full control of the match. He broke Cerundolo twice to turn it around and level the match.

Tien had a great start to the third set as he broke the Argentine once more, and although parity was restored when Cerundolo broke back, it was only short-lived. Tien broke for a 5-4 lead and duly served for the match in the next game. This was a first win for Tien on his Beijing debut.

Flavio Cobolli vs Learner Tien Head-To-Head

Cobolli and Tien will meet for the first time at the China Open.

Flavio Cobolli vs Learner Tien Prediction

A very interesting and entertaining match is in store here. Cobolli will bring the energy and the power from the baseline, a blend that served him well to take down Rublev. Tien is already emerging as one of the most watchable players on tour with his flair and shotmaking. I’m giving Cobolli the edge. I think he’s got a more robust offensive game and should carry a lot of momentum from his massive win over Rublev.

Nur Said's Pick: Flavio Cobolli in three sets