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 Monday.

Published on: Jan 13, 2025 7:54 PM IST

Sports

Share via

• 
• 
• 
• 

Copy link

• 

1/5

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on Jan 13, 2025 7:54 PM

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)

2/5

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on Jan 13, 2025 7:54 PM

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

3/5

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on Jan 13, 2025 7:54 PM

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

4/5

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on Jan 13, 2025 7:54 PM

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

5/5

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on Jan 13, 2025 7:54 PM

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