Sumit Nagal struggling for financial aid
5 years, 3 months ago

Sumit Nagal struggling for financial aid

The Hindu  

Despite reaching a career-high ranking of 135, Sumit Nagal is still struggling for financial support. After the US Open high — he took a set off Roger Federer — Nagal finished runner-up at the ATP Challenger in Banja Luka, and won the ATP Challenger in Buenos Aires. One way, it has been great that I have been playing good tennis but it’s not easy to do it and I’m really sad,” Nagal told PTI from Buenos Aires. ‘Special talent’ Nagal not getting enough financial support is a failure of the system, according to Mahesh Bhupathi, the multiple Grand Slam champion. When you see talent like him who are not nurtured and supported keeping in mind the coming Olympics or the next one, I consider it a colossal failure of the system,” Bhupathi said.

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First Sports Exclusive: Sumit Nagal on 'special' feat of breaking into ATP top 100, playing 2024 Paris Olympics and more
4 weeks ago

First Sports Exclusive: Sumit Nagal on 'special' feat of breaking into ATP top 100, playing 2024 Paris Olympics and more

Firstpost  

In an exclusive interview on the First Sports show, Sumit Nagal opened recapped his 2024 season, highlighting his highs and lows. Sumit Nagal has had a roller-coaster year that included the highs of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics to the lows of dealing with the Davis Cup saga. Nagal recently opened up on his year during an exclusive interview …

From ₹80,000 to ₹98 lakh, here’s how Sumit Nagal’s bank account takes shape
11 months, 3 weeks ago

From ₹80,000 to ₹98 lakh, here’s how Sumit Nagal’s bank account takes shape

Live Mint  

Remember India's top-ranked singles tennis player Sumit Nagal, who in September 2023 spoke about having left with less than ₹1 lakh in his bank account? Good news: Now, Nagal don't have to bother about the finance anymore, as he stunned World Number 27 Alexander Bublik of Kazakstan on 16 January to reach the second round of the Australian Open 2024. …

From ₹80,000 in bank to ₹98 lakh after 1 win: Will Sumit Nagal's penury end?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

From ₹80,000 in bank to ₹98 lakh after 1 win: Will Sumit Nagal's penury end?

Hindustan Times  

Less than four months ago, stories of Sumit Nagal's penury flooded the internet. India's Sumit Nagal hits a return against Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik during their men's singles match on day three of the Australian Open To stay and play on the extravagant ATP Tour, a player needs a sponsor. He became the first Indian men's tennis player in 35 years …

‘At my bank balance, it’s 900 euros’: India’s no.1 tennis player Sumit Nagal
1 year, 3 months ago

‘At my bank balance, it’s 900 euros’: India’s no.1 tennis player Sumit Nagal

Live Mint  

Sports may give an adrenaline rush to its fans, but training is a costly affair. Currently, India's number one tennis player Sumit Nagal is facing the same thing, despite arranging for a sustenance budget of ₹1 crore that keeps him going on the ATP Tour, is now left with less than ₹1 lakh in his bank account, reported NDTV. To …

India’s No. 1 tennis singles player Sumit Nagal opens up about money woes to continue ATP Tour
1 year, 3 months ago

India’s No. 1 tennis singles player Sumit Nagal opens up about money woes to continue ATP Tour

The Hindu  

After arranging for a sustenance budget of Rs 1 crore that keeps him going on the ATP Tour, India’s number one tennis player Sumit Nagal is left with less than one lakh rupees in his bank account and a morose feeling of not leading a comfortable life. To stay and play on the extravagant ATP Tour, Nagal has invested all …

Nagal will continue to get better, says mentor Bhupathi
4 years, 4 months ago

Nagal will continue to get better, says mentor Bhupathi

The Hindu  

Multiple Grand Slam champion Mahesh Bhupathi, who has mentored Sumit Nagal from 2008, was happy with the progress of the young man, who has managed to hold centre stage at the US Open for the second year in a row. The match against Roger Federer gave him a taste of the Grand Slam centre court last year in New York. …

Disappointed no one supports me despite giving Roger Federer tough fight: Sumit Nagal
5 years, 3 months ago

Disappointed no one supports me despite giving Roger Federer tough fight: Sumit Nagal

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With his fearless approach, Sumit Nagal impressed iconic Roger Federer at the US Open and then took it forward by making two finals on the Challenger circuit, but the youngster is flabbergasted that people are just "walking away" when he needs support. One way, it has been great that I have been playing good tennis but it's not …

\'I had thoughts of giving up\': Sumit Nagal reflects back on his tennis career
5 years, 3 months ago

\'I had thoughts of giving up\': Sumit Nagal reflects back on his tennis career

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: From wanting to quit tennis a decade ago to making a dream Grand Slam debut against Roger Federer at the U.S. Open last month, Sumit Nagal calls himself a “survivor” and the Indian is hopeful his journey will become less arduous going forward. Nagal ultimately went down 4-6 6-1 6-2 6-4 to the owner of 20 Grand Slam singles …

Sumit Nagal reveals how Virat Kohli supported him during financial crisis
5 years, 4 months ago

Sumit Nagal reveals how Virat Kohli supported him during financial crisis

India TV News  

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has always been vocal about supporting athletes across the various sporting disciplines. He began the 'Virat Kohli Foundation' in 2013 with an aim to support upcoming athletes across the country achieve their dreams. Sumit Nagal, who famously took on Swiss tennis great Roger Federer and won a set off him in the first round …

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