Nishesh Basavareddy is an interesting young talent from the US, with a career high singles ranking of 138, from 2024. But what is Basavareddy’s current racquet and gear?
Nishesh Basavareddy’s Tennis Racquet
Nishesh Basavareddy’s racquet is currently the HEAD IG Prestige MP with the pro stock code TGT 293.2. It is extended to 27.25 inch length and has a 360-ish swing weight according to the Changeover podcast. It is painted as the HEAD Prestige Tour 2023.
Thanks Carlos for pointing that out!
Biography and Career
Nishesh Basavareddy was born on 2nd May, 2005 in Newport Beach, California, US.
Having played tennis since his early years, Basavareddy met Rajeev Ram (former doubles world no 1) at a tennis camp when he was eight. Ram has given support to Nishesh since then and formed his early career.
One of the highlights from his Junior years was the Boys Doubles title at the 2022 US Open together with Ozan Baris.
2024 was the year Nishesh Basavareddy turned pro and he reached the top 200 on the ATP rankings in September. The young American won his maiden Challenger title when he defeated Eliot Spizzirri at the Tiburon Challenger event.
Following his second Challenger title at the Puerto Vallarta Open, Basavareddy moved into the top 150 in the world rankings. Next up we will see him at the 2024 Next Gen Finals and also at the 2025 Australian Open where he received a main draw wildcard.
Info/Stats
- Plays right-handed with two-handed backhand
- Turned pro in December 2024
- Tennis inspiration: Carlos Alcaraz
- Career High Rank of 138, achieved in December 2024
- Prize money earned, $137,277
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First picture is of a different guy, Samir banerjee (also a Stanford player)
True! Stefan had not had his morning coffee :) We changed it.
He says what racquet he uses in the change over podcast. It’s 18×20, .25 longer and like 360 grams strung. He didn’t say the strings he plays.
Thanks, it sounds like an extended Prestige 345.1
Just heard him on tennis tv in the first round of Indian Wells ask for a racquet to be strung at 34/36. I thought that was a pretty interesting tension.