'He has always been my favorite player': Nishesh Basavareddy on playing Novak Djokovic at Australian Open 2025
Nishesh Basavareddy, a 19-year-old Indian-American tennis player studying at Stanford, is set to play against his idol Novak Djokovic in the first round of the Australian Open. Ranked No. 107 after a stellar performance in Auckland, Basavareddy gained attention for his analytical skills and admiration for Djokovic's holistic approach. Djokovic acknowledges Basavareddy's talent ahead of their match.
Nishesh Basavareddy, a 19-year-old Indian-American tennis player studying at Stanford, is set to play against his idol Novak Djokovic in the first round of the Australian Open. Ranked No. 107 after a stellar performance in Auckland, Basavareddy gained attention for his analytical skills and admiration for Djokovic's holistic approach. Djokovic acknowledges Basavareddy's talent ahead of their match.
