The former Vol defeated Andre Ilagan, 7-5, 6-1, at Center Court. He claimed his fifth career ATP Challenger title.
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Walton also defeated No. 3 seed Liam Draxl, 6-4, 6-4, in the semifinals, Timo Legout, 6-2, 6-2, in the quarterfinals, Tung-Lin Wu, 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-1, in the Round of the 32 and Andres Martin, 6-2, 6-2, in the Round of 16.
He played at Tennessee from 2017-22 under head coach Chris Woodruff, compiling a 124-25 singles and 101-47 doubles record. Walton was an All-SEC player and earned All-America honors in both singles and doubles competition.
In 2022, he combined with Pat Harper to win a doubles national championship.
Walton is from Home Hill, Australia. He earned a bachelor's degree in kinesiology in May 2021 and completed a master's degree in management in May 2022.
Australia's Adam Walton reacts to his victory against Daniil Medvedev at the end of their men's singles match on day 3 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Suzanne-Lenglen at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 26, 2026. (Thomas Samson, Getty Images)Adam Walton of Australia plays a forehand against Daniil Medvedev during the Men's Singles first round match during Day Three of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2026 in Paris, France. (THOMAS SAMSON, AFP via Getty Images)Adam Walton of Australia plays a forehand against Daniil Medvedev during the Men's Singles first round match during Day Three of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2026 in Paris, France. (Dan Istitene, Getty Images)Adam Walton of Australia celebrates victory against Daniil Medvedev during the Men's Singles first round match during Day Three of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2026 in Paris, France. (Dan Istitene, Getty Images)Australia's Adam Walton celebrates his victory against Daniil Medvedev at the end of their men's singles match on day 3 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Suzanne-Lenglen at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 26, 2026. (Thomas Samson, Getty Images)Australia's Adam Walton celebrates his victory against Daniil Medvedev at the end of their men's singles match on day 3 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Suzanne-Lenglen at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 26, 2026. (Thomas Samson, Getty Images)1 / 15
PHOTOS: Adam Walton defeats Daniil Medvedev in French Open first round
Australia's Adam Walton reacts to his victory against Daniil Medvedev at the end of their men's singles match on day 3 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Suzanne-Lenglen at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 26, 2026. (Thomas Samson, Getty Images)
PHOTOS: Adam Walton defeats Daniil Medvedev in French Open first round
Adam Walton of Australia plays a forehand against Daniil Medvedev during the Men's Singles first round match during Day Three of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2026 in Paris, France. (THOMAS SAMSON, AFP via Getty Images)
PHOTOS: Adam Walton defeats Daniil Medvedev in French Open first round
Adam Walton of Australia plays a forehand against Daniil Medvedev during the Men's Singles first round match during Day Three of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2026 in Paris, France. (Dan Istitene, Getty Images)
PHOTOS: Adam Walton defeats Daniil Medvedev in French Open first round
Adam Walton of Australia celebrates victory against Daniil Medvedev during the Men's Singles first round match during Day Three of the 2026 French Open at Roland Garros on May 26, 2026 in Paris, France. (Dan Istitene, Getty Images)
PHOTOS: Adam Walton defeats Daniil Medvedev in French Open first round
Australia's Adam Walton celebrates his victory against Daniil Medvedev at the end of their men's singles match on day 3 of the French Open tennis tournament on Court Suzanne-Lenglen at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 26, 2026. (Thomas Samson, Getty Images)
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