Chilli-loving, Tollywood-watching: Nishesh Basavareddy's Australian Open journey

Indian-American tennis player Nishesh Basavareddy, 20, secured his maiden Grand Slam match win at the Australian Open, battling back from two sets down against Chris O’Connell. The qualifier, who studied data science at Stanford, showcased resilience and a fearless approach, advancing to face Karen Khachanov. His new coach, Gilles Cervara, is credited with his improved mental game.

Chilli-loving, Tollywood-watching: Nishesh Basavareddy's Australian Open journey
Indian-American tennis player Nishesh Basavareddy, 20, secured his maiden Grand Slam match win at the Australian Open, battling back from two sets down against Chris O’Connell. The qualifier, who studied data science at Stanford, showcased resilience and a fearless approach, advancing to face Karen Khachanov. His new coach, Gilles Cervara, is credited with his improved mental game.