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Who Is Nishesh Basavareddy? The Indian-origin Wildcard Set To Face Djokovic At Australian Open

Nishesh Basavareddy beat USA바카라s Alex Michelsen 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 to become the youngest American to make it to a tour-level semi-final on a hard court since 2016

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Nishesh Basavareddy in action in Auckland Photo: X|ASBClassic
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Nishesh Basavareddy has been making a lot of noise since turning pro on the ATP circuit. The 19-year-old will make his Grand Slam debut at Melbourne Park, where he will face 24-time champion Novak Djokovic at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday, January 12. (More Tennis News)

United States바카라 Basavareddy is yet to appear in a full ATP Tour season, having just turned pro after sealing his berth at the 2024 Next Gen Finals.

The NextGen star beat USA바카라s Alex Michelsen 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 in Auckland to become the youngest American to make it to a tour-level semi-final on a hard court since 2016, when a the-then 18-year-old Reilly Opelka reached the semis in Atlanta.

Basavareddy gave Gael Monfils a run for his money as the Frenchman had to dig deep, eventually coming out victorious (7-6, 6-4) to make the final.

Nishesh Basavareddy바카라s History

Basavareddy was born on May 2, 2005, in Newport Beach California to Indian parents Muralikrishna Basavareddy and Sai Prasanna.

He was raised at Carmel in Indiana due to his father바카라s job at Toyota. Basavareddy earned a wildcard for the Australian Open 2025, thanks to his recent performances. 

Basavareddy is coached by Bryan Smith, who also is the former World No.1 doubles Rajeev Ram바카라s coach. Ram has also been a constant support for the 19-year-old ever since they met. 

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