The first ATP Masters 1000 event of the season, the BNP Paribas Open, kicks off in Indian Wells, promising two weeks of entertaining tennis. As always, the draw is stacked with top players.
Novak Djokovic is aiming for an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open 2025. The Serb began his Australian Open 2025 campaign by defeating 19 year old Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round.
Novak Djokovic is hoping his new partnership with Andy Murray will yield more Grand Slam Titles, Djokovic is not ready to retire and is trying to revive his career, as he faces off with a new generation of talent in men’s tennis.
In January 2025, Novak Djokovic will compete in his twentieth Australian Open. In May 2025, Nishesh Basavareddy will simply turn 20 years old. Despite these differences, the two will meet in the first round of this year’s first Grand Slam.
American teen Nishesh Basavareddy defeated countryman and No. 8 seed Alex Michelsen 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.
The ATP ASB Classic semifinals are set in Auckland and what an incredible lineup of players we have. From 38-year-old Gael Monfils to 19-year-old Nishesh Basavareddy, with Zizou Bergs and Nuno Borges in between.
The action continues at the ATP ASB Classic in Auckland, as Day 3 will feature all of the second round. This set of LWOT’s predictions features defending champion Alejandro Tabilo, along with other seeded players who will look to make a big run.