Learner Tien vs Hubert Hurkacz Preview & Prediction | 2026 China Open | First Round

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Learner Tien meets Hubert Hurkacz in the first round of the 2026 China Open at the National Tennis Center, Beijing, China.

Ranking points: ATP 500

Start date/time: 1 October 2026 at 3:00 am

Venue: National Tennis Center, Beijing, China

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Learner Tien vs Hubert Hurkacz prediction

Learner Tien will face a tough opener in Beijing.

The 2025 finalist arrives as the seventh seed and will face an in-form Hubert Hurkacz straight off the bat.

The Pole has won nine of his last 11 matches across all tiers and was a runner-up in Chengdu last time out.

Tien comes here on the back of the Laver Cup and with designs on a strong finish to the season with the top ten still within reach.

This will be a tall order, but he has the ability to neutralise big hitters on his favoured hardcourts and we expect him to have the upper hand when he engages the rally.

Hurkacz is likely to win a wealth of games, so that may be the area to look at. 

Learner Tien vs Hubert Hurkacz tip: Over 21.5 games