Nishesh Basavareddy has been making a lot of noise since turning pro on the ATP circuit. The 19-year-old will make his Grand Slam debut at Melbourne Parkjb casino, where he will face 24-time champion Novak Djokovic at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday, January 12. (More Tennis News)

United States’ Basavareddy is yet to appear in a full ATP Tour season, having just turned pro after sealing his berth at the 2024 Next Gen Finals.

The NextGen star beat USA’s Alex Michelsen 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 in Auckland to become the youngest American to make it to a tour-level semi-final on a hard court since 2016, when a the-then 18-year-old Reilly Opelka reached the semis in Atlanta.

Basavareddy gave Gael Monfils a run for his money as the Frenchman had to dig deep, eventually coming out victorious (7-6, 6-4) to make the final.

A battle of the generations ⚔️ Novak Djokovic takes on 19-year-old Nishesh Basavareddy in the #AO2025 first round! pic.twitter.com/6BMHhOAkrC

Basavareddy was born on May 2, 2005, in Newport Beach California to Indian parents Muralikrishna Basavareddy and Sai Prasanna.

Last year, India won the title at home, making them the only team to bag four titles in the history of the tournament.

Last year, India won the title at home, making them the only team to bag four titles in the history of the tournament.

He was raised at Carmel in Indiana due to his father’s job at Toyota. Basavareddy earned a wildcard for the Australian Open 2025, thanks to his recent performances. 

Basavareddy is coached by Bryan Smithjb casino, who also is the former World No.1 doubles Rajeev Ram’s coach. Ram has also been a constant support for the 19-year-old ever since they met.