French Open: Medvedev shocked by wildcard Walton in first round
Daniil Medvedev was unexpectedly defeated by Australian wildcard Adam Walton in the first round of the French Open. The match showcased significant momentum shifts, with Medvedev initially recovering after losing the first set but ultimately falling short. Walton's victory marks a notable achievement as he seeks his first win over a top-10 player.
- ▪Daniil Medvedev lost to Adam Walton with a score of 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4.
- ▪This defeat continues Medvedev's struggles at the French Open, where he has fallen in the first round in six of his last nine appearances.
- ▪Adam Walton is ranked 97th in the world and will face Zachary Svajda in the second round.
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- ▪ Walton stuns Medvedev in 5 sets at French Open — ESPN — Top
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 13:13:53 +0000 |
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Sport|TennisFrench Open: Medvedev shocked by wildcard Walton in first roundFormer world number one Daniil Medvedev is stunned by Australia’s Adam Walton in the opening round at Roland Garros.ListenListen (1 min)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoRussia's Daniil Medvedev during his first round defeat by Australia's Adam Walton at the French Open [Benoit Tessier/Reuters]By ReutersPublished On 26 May 202626 May 2026Daniil Medvedev could not avoid the French Open first-round trapdoor as he fell 6-2 1-6 6-1 1-6 6-4 to Australian wildcard Adam Walton in a match marked by sharp swings in momentum on the Parisian clay.The former world number one had fallen at the first hurdle in six of his previous nine…
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