Australia’s Adam Walton Upsets Medvedev at French Open

Australia’s 97th‑ranked player Adam Walton, entering the French Open as a wild‑card, stunned former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev in a five‑set thriller.

The match unfolded under scorching conditions, with temperatures climbing to 32 °C. Walton leveraged the drying clay by employing aggressive net play, turning the surface to his advantage.

The set scores read 6‑2, 1‑6, 6‑1, 1‑6, 6‑4, extending the contest to five sets. The victory marks a major breakthrough for the young Australian and positions him for a deeper run in the tournament.