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Indian-Origin Nishesh Basavareddy’s Grand Slam Debut Against Novak Djokovic at Australian Open

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By Unnati Madan
Indian-Origin Nishesh Basavareddy's Grand Slam Debut Against Novak Djokovic at Australian Open

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Nineteen-year-old Nishesh Basavareddy, who is climbing the ATP rankings, is all set to play Novak Djokovic in the first round of his first Grand Slam main draw event in Melbourne on Sunday.

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Nishesh Basavareddy To Face Novak Djokovic in First Round

Nishesh Basavareddy, an American tennis player of Indian descent, received a wildcard for the main draw of the 2025 Australian Open. He will begin his campaign against World No. 7 Novak Djokovic. Currently ranked 133rd in ATP singles, Nishesh also competed in the qualifying rounds of the 2024 US Open last year.

Indian-Origin Nishesh Basavareddy's Grand Slam Debut Against Novak Djokovic at Australian Open

Basavareddy hasn’t played a full ATP Tour season yet. He turned pro last year after qualifying for the Next Gen ATP Finals. In 2023, he reached his first-ever competitive final at the Fairfield Challenger. In 2024, he also reached the finals at the Challenger events in Fairfield and Charleston but finished as a runner-up in both.

Rising Star: Nishesh Basavareddy’s Success in Challenger Events

Nishesh Basavareddy clinched his first Challenger-level title in California in October and finished as runner-up at two more Challenger events in Knoxville and Champaign. In the following months, he secured his second title in Puerto Vallarta.

He is currently competing in his first-ever professional tournament at the ASB Classic. Although he didn’t get a direct entry into the main draw, he qualified for the ATP 250 event. He is set to face Gael Monfils in the semi-finals on Friday.

Indian-Origin Nishesh Basavareddy's Grand Slam Debut Against Novak Djokovic at Australian Open

Speaking ahead of the season-opening Grand Slam event, Basavareddy said, “I think over the course of the summer and the fall there was a lot of thought, but I knew that if I qualified [for Jeddah] and with me also having a main-draw wild card for the Australian Open, that just made the decision a lot easier.”

“Knowing that I was going to be playing the bigger tournaments and getting close to the Top 100, that made it a pretty easy decision then, but it was never easy to leave behind college tennis and my team at Stanford”, he added.

After the 2024 US Open, Basavareddy won 28 out of 34 Challenger matches between September and November, securing two titles.

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Unnati Madan

Unnati is a passionate cricket writer with a deep love and understanding of the game. As a female cricket writer, she brings a unique perspective to the sport, having had to overcome various challenges to pursue her passion for cricket.

Growing up, Unnati developed a love for cricket by watching matches with her family. She was always fascinated by the way the game was played, and would often spend hours reading about cricket, analyzing matches, and learning more about the sport. However, as a female in a male-dominated industry, she faced numerous obstacles to pursue her passion for cricket writing. Despite this, Unnati persevered and became an accomplished writer in the field.

Unnati’s writing style is engaging and insightful, with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the nuances of the game. Her articles are known for their depth of analysis, and she is often sought after for her strong opinions on the sport. Unnati has a unique ability to break down complex ideas and make them accessible to a wide audience, which has helped her build a large following of readers.

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