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SportThursday 28 May 2026

At 27, Adam Walton is having his moment in the spotlight at Roland Garros after pulling off a stunning upset win over Daniil Medvedev—proving that sometimes the greatest breakthroughs come later in life.

The Australian, who grew up taking tennis lessons next to horses, is now eyeing more grand slam success after a career path many would call unconventional. His shock victory has energised fans who love seeing late bloomers thrive on sport's biggest stages. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: Sometimes the sweetest victories come to those who refuse to give up, no matter how long the road takes.

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