On Tuesday, 172nd-ranked qualifier Thiago Seyboth Wild pulled off a surprising upset on the French Open. Seyboth Wild defeated Russian star and second-ranked participant Daniil Medvedev within the first-round.
Seyboth Wild was surprisingly composed all through the match and didn’t appear nervous to face among the best gamers on the earth on one of many largest phases in tennis.
Seyboth Wild defeated Medvedev in a 4 hours lengthy, five-set thriller 7-6(5) 6-7(6) 2-6 6-3 6-4.
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Thiago Seyboth Wild of Brazil celebrates successful match level in opposition to Daniil Medvedev throughout their Mens Singles First Round Match on Day Three of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros on May 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Despite successful a bit of simply over per week in the past on a clay-court, Medvedev doesn’t have lengthy monitor report of success on the floor.
Nevertheless, Medvedev entered the match at Roland Garros in opposition to Seyboth Wild because the prohibitive favourite to win.
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But, Seyboth Wild seized the chance to make a reputation for himself within the tennis world through the use of his highly effective forehand to dominate the match — even amid the windy situations.
“I have watched Daniil play for my entire junior career, up until today. Playing on this court against this kind of player and beating him is a dream come true,” Seyboth Wild stated throughout his on-court interview.
“Walking on court, I just wanted to get to the net as much as possible and use my forehand against his, and it worked pretty well.”
Daniil Medvedev shakes fingers with Thiago Seyboth Wild of Brazil after their Men’s Singles First Round Match on Day Three of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros on May 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Seyboth Wild took the primary set, however Medvedev bounced again within the subsequent two units. But, the Russian star participant largely struggled along with his consistency all through nearly all of the match.
Moments after the successful shot, Seyboth Wild raised each of his arms in disbelief of what he had simply achieved.
“It was pretty tough. I started cramping in the second set. I did my best and tried to play my best tennis, and it worked,” Seyboth Wild stated. “I am really happy with the way I played.”
Thiago Seyboth Wild of Brazil celebrates a degree in opposition to Daniil Medvedev throughout their Men’s Singles First Round Match on Day Three of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros on May 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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Seyboth Wild will now wait to see if he’ll Quentin Halys or Guido Pella within the second spherical.