Basavareddy Stuns No. 7 Fritz in 4 Sets as Djokovic, Andreeva Advance at Roland Garros
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Updated · The New York Times · May 24
Basavareddy Stuns No. 7 Fritz in 4 Sets as Djokovic, Andreeva Advance at Roland Garros
11 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 24
Nishesh Basavareddy capped French Open Day 1 with a 7-6(5), 7-6(5), 6-7(9), 6-1 win over No. 7 Taylor Fritz, just his second career main-draw singles victory.
The 21-year-old American became the first U.S. man to beat a top-10 opponent at Roland Garros since 2000, delivering the day’s biggest upset in Paris.
Novak Djokovic, the No. 3 seed, recovered from a first-set loss to beat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 5-7, 7-5, 6-0, 6-4, while No. 8 Mirra Andreeva moved on with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Fiona Ferro.
Hailey Baptiste also reached the second round, rallying past two-time Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejčíková in three sets after saving two match points.
Day 2 shifts attention to more top seeds, with Iga Świątek, Elena Rybakina and Ben Shelton among those scheduled to open their campaigns.
Was Taylor Fritz's shocking defeat due to his own rust or a masterclass from a rising American star?
How does the earliest top-10 exit in the tournament reshape the path to the Roland Garros final?
After a historic upset, could 21-year-old Nishesh Basavareddy become the next great American player on clay?