Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 10:43am on 01 Jul 2025,Tuesday Sports
Indian‑American Nishesh Basavareddy exited Wimbledon 2025 in straight sets after an intense opening match against Learner Tien on London’s sweltering Day 1. Basavareddy, leading 4–1 and 5–2 in the first set, even held multiple set points but couldn’t convert, losing it in a tiebreak. Under 32 °C heat possibly the hottest opener in tournament history, Tien seized control by winning 7‑6(5), 6‑3, 6‑2. Basavareddy, a 20‑year‑old Stanford data‑analysis student turned pro, admitted a poorly executed backhand drop shot and physical fatigue under pressure. He reflected that converting early chances might’ve changed the outcome. Tien, ranked No. 62, outperformed Basavareddy (No. 100) in all three matches. (PC: Sportskeeda)
