Learner Tien defeated Bernard Tomic in the final of the Fairfield Challenger on hard court on 13 October 2024. The result marked a significant milestone for Tien, who secured his first ATP Challenger title with the victory over the experienced Australian. Tomic, a former top-20 player, was unable to reclaim a Challenger crown despite reaching the final. The win underscores Tien's continued ascent through the lower professional ranks and adds momentum to his ranking trajectory as he pursues further opportunities on the ATP circuit.