Daniil Medvedev Loses French Open First Round to Adam Walton
Daniil Medvedev was dealt a stunning elimination from the French Open by Adam Walton in an intriguing five-setter 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 in the opening round. Walton was taking on the Russian player for the first time this season. They met twice in the previous season, first in Cincinnati, where Walton won their first head-to-head meeting in three sets. Walton was participating in his second Grand Slam event of the season and his career tenth Grand Slam event appearance. During the first round match, the Australian player withstood his fierce forehand shots by reacting quickly to his drop shots. The decider was intriguing as Walton rallied from 2-4 to win four straight games and the match. It was his second appearance at the event, and he had won the opening round of both editions. Medvedev had just lost at the semifinal of the Talian Open to reigning world champion, Jannik Sinner. His elimination in the first round was his seventh in ten appearances at t...
