Disbelieving Aussie underdog stuns former world No.1 in Roland-Garros thriller
Adam Walton achieved a remarkable victory over former world No.1 Daniil Medvedev at Roland-Garros. The Australian, ranked 97th, staged a comeback from 2-4 down in the final set to win the match. This victory marks Walton's first win against a top-10 player and sets him up for a second-round match against American Zachary Svajda.
- ▪Adam Walton, ranked 97th, defeated Daniil Medvedev in a five-set match.
- ▪Walton came back from 2-4 down in the final set to win 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4.
- ▪This victory is Walton's first against a top-10 player.
- ▪Medvedev has failed to advance past the first round in seven of his ten appearances at Roland-Garros.
- ▪Walton will face Zachary Svajda in the second round.
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