World number two Daniil Medvedev emerged as a surprise contender for the Paris title following his Rome triumph, but the Russian blew his chance in gusty conditions on Court Philippe Chatrier. Wild sealed a 7-6(5), 6-7(6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory.
“I watched Daniil play since I was a junior, and beating him on such a court is a dream come true,” world number 172 Wild said after the gruelling clash, which lasted more than four hours.
Medvedev later said he had no regrets about his clay court season ending prematurely.
