Adam Walton defeats former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev in Cincinnati Open
The former Vol totaled five aces in the match. He also converted 4-of-6 break points against former world No. 1 Medvedev. Walton had two double faults and recorded a .610 percentage on his first serve points, including 30 receiving points.
He will next play Tuesday versus No. 22 seed Jiri Lehecka in the third round on Champions Court.
Walton played for the Vols from 2017-22 under head coach Chris Woodruff, compiling a 124-25 singles and 101-47 doubles record. He was an All-SEC standout and earned All-America honors in both singles and doubles competition.
In 2022, Walton combined with Pat Harper to win a doubles national championship. He has a professional singles record of 11-23. The former Vol is No. 85 in ATP Rankings.
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