Daniil Medvedev, a former world number one, is eliminated in the French Open first round after losing to Australian wildcard Adam Walton at Roland Garros. The match is played on clay and is marked by frequent momentum swings. Medvedev takes a set early before Walton responds decisively, with the contest alternating in dominance across the five sets. Medvedev ultimately loses 6-2, 1-6, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4. Multiple reports describe the result as a major upset, with Medvedev being unable to convert early advantages and unable to maintain control through the match’s alternating stretches. The loss ends Medvedev’s run at the tournament at the opening hurdle, and it follows a pattern highlighted by one outlet indicating he has previously been eliminated in the first round in multiple recent French Open appearances. Walton’s win sends him through to the next round as a wildcard despite not being among the seeded players.