French Open 2025: Daniil Medvedev shocked in Round 1, Alexander Zverev progresses-OxBig News Network

World No. 1 Danill Medvedev was shocked within the opening spherical of French Open 2025 after a five-set marathon in Paris on Tuesday, May 27. Medvedev, the eleventh seed, was overwhelmed by Cameron Norrie, who continued his resurgent run on clay this season.

Cameron Norrie wanted 3 hours and 53 minutes to win a first-round match that ebbed and flowed — 7-5, 6-3, 4-6, 1-6, 7-5. The World No. 81, who was battling accidents final season, produced a struggle for the ages, clinching his first win over a high 20 participant since Australian Open in 2024. It was additionally Norrie’s first win in opposition to Medvedev of their fifth assembly.

“Crazy match. He’s so powerful to beat. I feel I deserve a diploma for beating him. He’s gotten me the final 5 occasions,” Norrie stated, reflecting on his first win over Medvedev.

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Norrie produced a sensational stage of tennis within the first two units, using on the momentum he gained over the previous few weeks on clay. Medvedev went 3-1 up within the opening set, however the momentum shifted when Norrie raised his stage.

The southpaw was hitting his trademark forehand winners at will and serving significantly better than his opponent, who regarded rusty.

The trademark Medvedev meltdown got here as early because the opening set because the pissed off Russian was seen in animated exchanges together with his teaching nook.

Just when it regarded like Norrie would wrap up the match in straight units, Medvedev discovered his groove and received the third set. He cruised previous Norrie within the fourth set and compelled a decider.

The momentum was firmly with Medvedev within the closing set. The Russian, who received the US Open in 2021, was up a break within the closing set. He was serving for the match at 5-4 when he faltered underneath stress, permitting a window of alternative to Norrie.

To his credit score, Norrie made the most effective use of the slimmest alternative that got here his technique to put stress on Medvedev and win the match. Norrie performed higher in essential moments and placed on a present for the Paris crowd on Tuesday.

Medvedev has had a tricky season as far as a first-round exit at Roland Garros has come months after he was ousted within the second spherical at Australian Open. It’s additionally the second first-round exit for Medvedev in Paris after the early exit in 2023.

ALEXNADER ZVEREV BEGINS WITH WIN

Third seed Alexander Zverev, nevertheless, didn’t break a sweat as he cruised into the second spherical. He defeated Learner Tien of the United States 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in an hour and 53 minutes.

The German third seed, nonetheless chasing an elusive maiden Grand Slam title, broke as soon as in every set to advance comfortably and arrange a gathering with Jesper De Jong of the Netherlands or Italian Francesco Passaro.

“It was begin to the event,” stated Zverev.

“I’m pleased with the three-set win, often it is extra 4 or 5 units in first matches. Hopefully it should proceed like this and it will likely be a enjoyable two weeks right here.”