Medvedev Meets Claycourt Curse Again at French Open

Daniil Medvedev suffered another first-round loss at the French Open, succumbing to Australian wildcard Adam Walton in a five-set match. Despite brief recoveries, Medvedev could not maintain momentum against Walton, who secured his first win over a top-10 player. Walton now faces American Zachary Svajda in round two.

Daniil Medvedev, once the world number one in tennis, faced an early exit from the French Open as he lost to Australian wildcard Adam Walton in a dramatic first-round match.

Despite moments of control, Medvedev struggled with his form on the Parisian clay, a surface known to challenge him historically. The match witnessed numerous momentum shifts.

Walton, ranked 97th, held his nerve to defeat Medvedev in five sets and will now confront American player Zachary Svajda, following Svajda's victory over Alexei Popyrin.