Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic defeats Indian-origin teen sensation Nishesh Basavareddy - Action in images

19-year-old Indian-origin American teen sensation Nishesh Basavareddy lost to Novak Djokovic in their Australian Open 2024 men's singles opener, on

Published on Jan 13, 2025 07:54 PM IST 5 Photos
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Novak Djokovic began his Australian Open 2025 campaign on a resurgent note, defeating 19-year-old Indian-origin American sensation Nishesh Basavareddy in Melbourne, on Sunday.(REUTERS)

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It was a four-set thriller, Djokovic came out on top with a 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-2 victory.(AP)

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Basavareddy won the first set with ease, and made a huge statement.(AFP)

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But then Djokovic staged a comeback to win the second set 6-3.(AFP)

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Meanwhile the 19-year-old also suffered cramps as he crumbled in the remaining three sets.(AP)

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