World No. 11 Daniil Medvedev crashed out of the French Open in the first round after an intense five-set showdown against Britain’s Cameron Norrie.
The match lasted 3 hours and 53 minutes, ending with Norrie’s triumphant victory: 7-5, 6-3, 4-6, 1-6, 7-5.
Medvedev, known for his struggles on clay, failed to find his rhythm as Norrie, ranked No. 81, battled fiercely to secure his first-ever win against Medvedev in their fifth meeting. This victory marks a major comeback for Norrie, who has been rebounding from injuries that plagued his previous season.
Meanwhile, third seed Alexander Zverev breezed past American player Learner Tien in straight sets, comfortably winning 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. Zverev’s dominant performance sets the tone for what could be a promising tournament run for the German star.
With Medvedev’s unexpected exit and Norrie’s rise, the tournament has already seen its fair share of drama, leaving fans eager for the action to unfold further.
