Novak Djokovic is ideal vs. teenagers at Majors. Can Nishesh Basavareddy change that?

With 24 titles on his tally, Novak Djokovic is probably the most completed participant at Majors. The Serb holds many data on the most notable tournaments, and the need so as to add extra within the upcoming years nonetheless burns robust. 

Novak has by no means misplaced a Main match to an adolescent, and the younger American Nishesh Basavareddy will attempt to change that in Melbourne! Djokovic and the 19-year-old Basavareddy are enjoying within the Australian Open first spherical at Rod Laver Area.

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The ten-time champion is the favourite, however the younger gun desires to current his A-game in his first match at Majors! Nishesh performed School tennis till Might final yr. He turned his focus to Challengers and embraced spectacular outcomes by the top of the season. 

A young person claimed the USTA Australian Open Wild Card Problem following three deep runs through the indoor swing. Thus, he punched the Australian Open ticket and secured his first look at Majors. By the desire of the draw, he faces the legend within the first spherical.

Nishesh Basavareddy, Auckland 2025© Stream screenshot

 

Basavareddy is making an attempt to turn out to be the primary teenager with a Main win over Djokovic. The Serb is 25-3 in Main encounters towards the U21 participant, by no means dropping to those that didn’t have fun their twentieth birthday. 

Rafael Nadal ousted Djokovic on the 2006 Roland Garros a few days after turning 20. The Serb fought properly earlier than retiring after the second set as a result of bodily points. Two younger weapons met once more in Paris a yr later, battling for a spot within the ultimate. 

Rafa beat Novak in straight units, changing into the one younger participant to have a number of victories over the Serb at Majors. Djokovic helped Nadal preserve that streak following 19 consecutive triumphs over the children on probably the most notable scene. 

Novak Djokovic, Australian Open 2025© Stream screenshot

 

The Serb has been on an unimaginable streak at Majors since 2011, changing into probably the most constant participant on the premium occasions. The younger gamers lacked expertise and the final touch to beat him, though a few of them got here near attaining that. 

Lorenzo Musetti claimed the opening two units towards Novak on the 2021 Roland Garros. The legend turned the tables and dominated the remainder of the conflict earlier than his rival retired. The 20-year-old Jannik Sinner pushed Djokovic to the boundaries at Wimbledon a yr later. 

The Serb prevailed in 5 units and prolonged his streak. It got here to its finish at Wimbledon two years in the past. Carlos Alcaraz ousted the best participant of all time in a five-setter within the ultimate. Thus, he lifted a trophy and have become the second-youngest participant to beat Novak at Majors.

Nishesh Basavareddy is making an attempt to affix Nadal and Alcaraz on the checklist and attain the highest after not but turning 20.