Medvedev Suffers First-Round Exit at Australian Open

Former world number one Daniil Medvedev was eliminated in the first round of the Australian Open after losing a five-set match to unseeded Australian Adam Walton. The Russian, who reached the tournament final in 2021 and 2022, fell 2-6, 6-1, 1-6, 6-1, 4-6 in a surprising upset. Meanwhile, Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced to the second round. Medvedev's early exit represents a significant shock at the Melbourne tournament, where he was expected to be among the top contenders for the title.