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French Open 2023 results: Daniil Medvedev beaten in first round by Thiago Seyboth Wild

Second seed Daniil Medvedev was stunned by qualifier Thiago Seyboth Wild in a big French Open first-round shock.

The Russian battled windy conditions, "a mouthful of clay" and the Brazilian's outstanding forehand in a 7-6 (7-5) 6-7 (6-8) 2-6 6-3 6-4 loss.

Medvedev had arrived at Roland Garros in good form and in contention for the world number one ranking.

But 172nd-ranked Seyboth Wild pounced on Medvedev's inconsistency to book a first Grand Slam second-round spot.

"I watched Daniil play since I was a junior and beating him on such a court is a dream come true," the 23-year-old, who had not played a Tour-level match this year, said.