Who is Nishesh Basavareddy? Indian-origin youngster who stunned Taylor Fritz at French Open
In a stunning upset at the 2026 French Open, 21-year-old Nishesh Basavareddy, ranked 148th, defeated World No. 9 Taylor Fritz in a thrilling four-set match. This marks Basavareddy's first top-10 career win and a significant milestone for the Indian-origin American, who earned his wildcard spot through the USTA's challenge. The young talent continues his Roland Garros debut.
In a stunning upset at the 2026 French Open, 21-year-old Nishesh Basavareddy, ranked 148th, defeated World No. 9 Taylor Fritz in a thrilling four-set match. This marks Basavareddy's first top-10 career win and a significant milestone for the Indian-origin American, who earned his wildcard spot through the USTA's challenge. The young talent continues his Roland Garros debut.
