Learner Tien, a talented player of Vietnamese descent, has been making waves in the tennis world. Tien had an impressive junior career and had an amazing year in 2023. That year, he reached the finals in singles at the Australian and US Open. He also clinched the Australian Open doubles title alongside fellow American, Cooper Williams—a significant milestone in his career.

Tien’s journey included playing college tennis at the University of Southern California (USC). By 2024, Tien had transitioned successfully into the professional circuit. He reached four Challenger finals and won three of them, including his first Challenger title at the Cranbrook Tennis Classic in the United States. Tien is sponsored by Adidas and Wilson. He has earned less than $1 million in his career.

Learner Tien’s sponsors

Adidas

Learner Tien has a clothing and shoe sponsorship contract with Adidas

Wilson

He has a racquet sponsorship deal with Wilson

Qinwen Zheng has inked a prestigious three-year endorsement deal with luxury carmaker Audi. As part of the partnership, Zheng will serve as the brand ambassador for Audi’s electric vehicle (EV) lineup targeting young customers.

She made history by becoming the first Asian tennis player, male or female, to win an Olympic gold medal in singles. Her career continues to soar, achieving a career-high WTA ranking of No. 5  in 2024. This remarkable feat makes her only the second Chinese player to break into the top 10, following the legendary Li Na.

2024 was a spectacular season for Li Na. She reached the finals of the Australian Open, where she faced Aryna Sabalenka, and later competed in the WTA Finals, ultimately falling to Coco Gauff. 

At 22 years old, Zheng is already a sought-after athlete for major sponsorships. Alongside her partnership with Audi, she boasts endorsements from global giants like Nike and Alipay, highlighting her marketability both within and beyond the tennis world and her popularity in China.

With a string of impressive achievements and widespread recognition from fans and experts, many believe it’s only a matter of time before Zheng captures her first Grand Slam title.