Nishesh Basavareddy impresses with a strong debut performance but loses to his idol Novak Djokovic in the first round
Indian-origin tennis player Nishesh Basavareddy faced a challenging but memorable match against his childhood icon Novak Djokovic in the first round of the Australian Open 2025 on Monday, reported gujaratsamachar.com.
Basavareddy showcased remarkable skill, taking the first set, but Djokovic secured victory to begin his pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam.
The 19-year-old Basavareddy turned professional in December 2024 and entered the Australian Open as a promising talent. In the match, he displayed exceptional flair and composure, claiming the first set 6-4 against Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion.
The Serbian star regained control to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2, marking a strong start to his campaign for a historic 25th Grand Slam title. Despite the defeat, Basavareddy left a lasting impression with his performance on one of tennis’s biggest stages.
Born to American parents of Andhra Pradesh origin, Nishesh Basavareddy is a tennis prodigy making waves in the sport. He is pursuing a Data Science degree at Stanford University, as per his LinkedIn profile.
Mentored by former world No. 1 doubles player Rajeev Ram, Basavareddy has an impressive track record. He won the boys’ doubles title at the US Open in 2022, achieved world No. 3 in junior men’s tennis, and secured two ATP Challenger titles in 2024.
Though his Australian Open debut ended in defeat, Basavareddy’s remarkable potential suggests a bright future in professional tennis.
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