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News January 13, 2025

Novak Djokovic Awaits: Nishesh Basavareddy reacts to Australian Open draw

Novak Djokovic Awaits: Nishesh Basavareddy reacts to Australian Open draw
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The younger American Nishesh Basavareddy made a reputation for himself in 2024. The 19-year-old handed 320 rivals on the ATP rating checklist and earned a spot in his first Main match on the Australian Open. Reward? The primary-round conflict towards Novak Djokovic at Rod Laver Enviornment!

A youngster performed properly this week, reaching his first ATP semi-final in Auckland. Basavareddy didn’t need to test the Australian Open draw till he completed his Auckland marketing campaign, however he would have identified his first rival in Melbourne anyway!

Nishesh’s brother knowledgeable him in regards to the draw, and the younger gun felt thrilled and excited to face the legend on one of many biggest tennis courts. A youngster educated with Djokovic on the ATP Finals. Now, he’ll problem him on essentially the most notable tennis stage!

Novak Djokovic on his 1st spherical opponent Nishesh Basavareddy. pic.twitter.com/t6MLMk7ysJ

— asud (@asud683385) January 10, 2025

Basavareddy will attempt to turn out to be the third U21 participant with a Main win over Djokovic at Majors. Additionally, the American would turn out to be the primary teenager to attain that! After all, Novak is the favourite as a consequence of his expertise and an unimaginable document in Melbourne.

Nevertheless, he must play properly to topple the younger gun, who has nothing to lose. The Newport Seashore native ended his Faculty profession in Could and confirmed his A-game within the upcoming months at Challengers. 

Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2025© Stream screenshot

 

Nishesh conquered the USTA Australian Open Wild Card Problem with three good ends in Charlottesville, Knoxville and Champaign, punching his Australian Open ticket. He reached two finals and picked up one semi-final to prime the Wild Card Problem standings.

Basavareddy made a dependable begin to the 2025 season. A youngster certified for the principle attract Brisbane and fell to Gael Monfils within the first spherical. He reached the principle attract Auckland every week later and made a reputation for himself. 

The 19-year-old beat 5 rivals to enter the principle motion and notch his first ATP semi-final. Nishesh battled towards Gael for the second time inside two weeks and skilled a decent loss. The American wasted 5 break factors and misplaced serve as soon as within the closing phases of the duel.

image157326 Nishesh Basavareddy, Auckland 2025© Stream screenshot

 

Nishesh will make his Main debut towards Novak Djokovic on Monday. Will probably be the crowning achievement of his latest success and progress. What can we count on from the younger gun towards the legend. A tough-fought battle and the constructive vibes. 

“I was still in Auckland when the Australian Open draw came out. I planned to check it after my Auckland campaign, but my brother informed me about my first opponent. He told me I would face Novak. I was happy and excited when I found out.

Facing such a legend in one of the biggest tennis stadiums is great,” Nishesh Basavareddy stated.

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