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 easy to do it and I'm really sad," Nagal told PTI from Buones Aires. Multiple Grand Slam title winner Mahesh Bhupathi, who mentored Nagal after hand-picking him from a tennis clinic, said if a player of the caliber of Nagal can't get enough support, then it's failure of the system. "They are providing a good amount but as you can see in tennis you need a team like all the top 100 players have, coach, fitness, physio etc which adds up," said Bhupathi.

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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 …

How unflinching Sumit Nagal hooked the Indian tennis fan
8 months, 4 weeks ago

How unflinching Sumit Nagal hooked the Indian tennis fan

The Hindu  

In November 2023, a short 23-second clip of Sumit Nagal’s successful match-point against Italian Stefano Travaglia in the semifinals of the Helsinki ATP Challenger was having an unusually long shelf life on X. Emerging from darkness “I was in a very dark place where I was not enjoying tennis,” Nagal told ATPTour.com last May. What else do I need to …

‘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 …

'I have just 900 euros in my account, not living a very good life': India's top-ranked Sumit Nagal
1 year, 3 months ago

'I have just 900 euros in my account, not living a very good life': India's top-ranked Sumit Nagal

Firstpost  

To stay and play on the ATP Tour, Sumit Nagal has invested all his prize money, his salary from IOCL and the support he gets from Maha Tennis Foundation. After arranging for a sustenance budget of Rs one crore that keeps him going on the ATP Tour, India’s number one tennis player Sumit Nagal is left with less than Rs …

Support of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic Stuns Thanasi Kokkinakis after First Title
2 years, 11 months ago

Support of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic Stuns Thanasi Kokkinakis after First Title

News 18  

Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis said he was shocked Sunday to receive messages of support from tennis legends Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer after breaking through for his first professional title. Home favourite Kokkinakis claimed the first ATP title Saturday after downing Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech in three sets in the Adelaide International final. It’s good having support from two legends of the …

Sumit Nagal Out of Argentina Open But Not Without Fight
3 years, 10 months ago

Sumit Nagal Out of Argentina Open But Not Without Fight

News 18  

Playing fearless brand of tennis, India’s Sumit Nagal ran world number 46 Albert Ramos-Vinolas close before exiting the ATP Argentina Open after suffering a three-set defeat in the men’s singles quarter-final here. The gutsy show earned Nagal 45 main draw ranking points that will push him to 132 from the current 150th slot. Asked about the powerful shots that he …

Wawrinka and Djokovic discuss Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal support
4 years, 8 months ago

Wawrinka and Djokovic discuss Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal support

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic insisted he did not expect to have the crowd on his side when playing Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal. A 17-time grand slam champion, Djokovic is still behind Federer and Nadal on the all-time list for majors won by men, while the Serbian still struggles for support compared to the Swiss and Spaniard. "I think it's more just …

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 …

\'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 …

Sumit Nagal: Playing Federer and taking a set off him... couldn’t have asked for more
5 years, 4 months ago

Sumit Nagal: Playing Federer and taking a set off him... couldn’t have asked for more

The Hindu  

Fast-rising Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal was ecstatic when he was drawn to meet the legendary Roger Federer in the opening round at the U.S. Open. Coming from not playing too many hardcourt tournaments this year and then qualifying for a slam, beating really good players in the qualies, then playing Federer and taking a set off him, playing in …

Playing Federer and taking a set off him... couldn’t have asked for more, says Sumit Nagal
5 years, 4 months ago

Playing Federer and taking a set off him... couldn’t have asked for more, says Sumit Nagal

The Hindu  

Fast-rising Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal was ecstatic when he was drawn to meet the legendary Roger Federer in the opening round at the U.S. Open. Coming from not playing too many hardcourt tournaments this year and then qualifying for a slam, beating really good players in the qualies, then playing Federer and taking a set off him, playing in …

Twitter trolls Chetan Bhagat’s way of championing Haryana tennis sensation
5 years, 4 months ago

Twitter trolls Chetan Bhagat’s way of championing Haryana tennis sensation

Live Mint  

Noted writer Chetan Bhagat had to face the ire of the netizens on the social media for a tweet praising tennis player Sumit Nagal's performance against Roger Federer at the US Open tennis tournamnet. Roger Federer had defeated 22-year-old Sumit Nagal 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 in the first round match. The first set was a closely fought affair as both …

After impressing against Federer, Sumit Nagal 'ready to do more damage', reach 'more Grand Slam main draws'
5 years, 4 months ago

After impressing against Federer, Sumit Nagal 'ready to do more damage', reach 'more Grand Slam main draws'

The Hindu  

A bullish Sumit Nagal says he has learnt to control his inner demons and is ready to cause “more damage” on the ATP circuit after a spirited show against Roger Federer on his Grand Slam debut. Nagal -- only the fifth Indian player to compete in the singles main draw at a Grand slam in the last two decades -- …

Sumit Nagal vs Roger Federer: Nagal showed incredible composure, says Mahesh Bhupathi
5 years, 4 months ago

Sumit Nagal vs Roger Federer: Nagal showed incredible composure, says Mahesh Bhupathi

The Hindu  

Indian tennis great Mahesh Bhupati has hailed 22-year-old Sumit Nagal’s showing against 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer in the first round of the US Open. While Nagal lost the match, Bhupati feels the youngster showed “incredible” composure to bag the first set. READ | Sumit Nagal first Indian to take a set off Federer since Paes “He showed incredible …

US Open: Sumit Nagal eyes top-100 ranking after promising show against Roger Federer
5 years, 4 months ago

US Open: Sumit Nagal eyes top-100 ranking after promising show against Roger Federer

The Hindu  

Following his scratchy opening round victory over Sumit Nagal in four sets, Roger Federer predicted “a very solid career” for the Indian youngster. " never easy to come out and play your best,” said Federer about Nagal. He did it very well.” READ| Sumit Nagal first Indian to take a set off Federer For Nagal, playing Federer at the Arthur …

Roger Federer predicts a solid career for Sumit Nagal
5 years, 4 months ago

Roger Federer predicts a solid career for Sumit Nagal

Deccan Chronicle  

New York: Sumit Nagal is going to have a "very solid career", said Swiss icon Roger Federer after the Indian managed to take a set off him in a US Open first-round clash, relying on a game that is "really consistent". Nagal lost 6-4 1-6 2-6 4-6 in a match that lasted two hours and 50 minutes here on Monday …

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