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Adam Walton stuns Daniil Medvedev in five‑set Roland Garros upset

sportsMay 26, 20262493

Wildcard Adam Walton beat Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 in the first round at Roland Garros. Walton and Medvedev traded dominant sets across five frames before Walton closed out the decider 6-4. Daniil Medvedev, a former US Open champion and one of the pre-tournament favorites, left Paris with an early exit. The upset hands Walton the biggest win of his career and opens the draw by removing a major seed from contention early in the tournament.

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