Nishesh Basavareddy '26 gives an in-depth look into his decision to turn professional as a continuation of his tennis journey ...

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The 19-year-old Basavareddy was ranked the No. 4 recruit in the 2022 class, per Tennis Recruiting, and picked perennial power Stanford. After earning second-team All-Pac-12 as a freshman in 2023 ...

While Novak Djokovic began his bid to reclaim the Australian Open crown with a first-round win on Monday, it was his opponent, 19-year-old Nishesh Basavareddy, who captured hearts with his ...

Nishesh Basavareddy pictured against Novak Djokovic at the 2025 Australian Open - Image Source: Getty Although Nishesh Basavareddy’s parents shifted to the United States, the tennis player’s ...

Born in California with roots in India, Basavareddy has quickly risen in the tennis world, winning the Boys Doubles title at the US Open 2022 and reaching No.199 globally by September 2024.

New Delhi: At just 19 years old, Nishesh Basavareddy has quickly emerged as one of the brightest young stars in tennis. Known for his remarkable athleticism, powerful groundstrokes, and tactical ...

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after winning the third set against Nishesh Basavareddy of the U.S. during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne ...

Basavareddy played brilliantly before he was ... That’s no longer the case, and with Sinner and Alcaraz blunting his tennis edge, the 24-time Grand Slam champion is falling back on his off ...

none better in his career than a backhand winner up the line that just brushed the whitewash by the width of the tuft of fuzz on the tennis ball. Basavareddy can still fire from the hip and at ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The 19-year-old Basavareddy was ranked the No. 4 recruit in the 2022 class, per Tennis Recruiting, and picked perennial power Stanford. After earning ...

NISHESH Basavareddy is a tennis superstar who has quickly become one of the most exciting players in the world. The star faced off with Novak Djokovic at the 2025 Australian Open, having been ...