Overview
- After his quarterfinal loss to Alexander Zverev, Learner Tien declined to answer a question linking his heritage to U.S. politics, referencing Trump and ICE.
- Recent press conferences have featured similar questions to Americans including Amanda Anisimova, Taylor Fritz, Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula.
- A day earlier, Anisimova labeled the questions “clickbait,” said it was her right to refuse, and reiterated that others should not assume her political views.
- Front Office Sports reported the questioner as Canadian freelancer Owen Lewis working for The Athletic, with the outlet declining to comment on editorial coordination and Lewis not responding.
- Front Office Sports also noted Lewis had not filed from the Open since Jan. 22 and had not posted on his primary social platform since Jan. 21, while former pro John Isner and others criticized the line of questioning.