Brazilian Thiago Seyboth Wild refused to reply questions on getting charged with home abuse after he shocked world No.2 Daniil Medvedev on the French Open. The world No.172, who got here via qualifying, gained his first ever Grand Slam match 7-6 6-7  2-6 6-3 6-4 by smashing his 69th winner.

Seyboth Wild, 23, was charged in June 2022 with bodily and emotional abuse in opposition to his ex-girlfriend Thayane Lima. He had initially responded with a defamation lawsuit.

But requested in regards to the case in his press convention, the Brazilian stated: “I don't think it's a subject we should talk about right here. I don't think it's a question you should be asking anybody. I don't think it comes to you to decide whether it's a place to be spoken of or not. You can write whatever you want.”

The former US Open junior champion, now 23, had two set factors within the second set tiebreak however then fought again for the most important win of his senior profession and booked himself a spot within the second spherical of a Grand Slam for the primary time in his profession. “I've watched Daniil play for my entire career," he said. "I've always dreamed of playing these players on this court. In my best dreams I beat them, so it's a dream come true.

"I think that I have proven to myself that hard work is the only way to be successful at anything, so that's basically what I take out from this match,” he stated. “Of course I'm happy. Of course I'm happy. But the tournament is not over, and I have worked really hard to be here, and I'd like to stay as long as possible.”

Speaking after his shock defeat, Medvedev stated: “Tough match. I do not assume I performed that unhealthy, however he performed effectively. I feel he is a terrific participant. He gained US Open juniors, if I'm not mistaken, stuff like this.