I’d love more chances to level up: A Wknd interview with tennis’s Sumit Nagal
10 months, 4 weeks ago

I’d love more chances to level up: A Wknd interview with tennis’s Sumit Nagal

Hindustan Times  

It’s been an unusually busy two weeks for Sumit Nagal. “It’s a nice feeling, man,” says Nagal, 26. India’s top-ranked singles tennis pro recently played and won the three qualifying-round matches of the 2024 Australian Open. The lack of backing for talent such as his explains, at least partly, why Nagal was the first Indian male to win a singles Slam main draw match in seven years, at the 2020 US Open; why no Indian singles player had featured in a Slam main draw since Nagal at the 2021 Australian Open; why no Indian has ever won a singles Slam; and why Indians, men and women alike, pick doubles over singles. As Federer put it after playing Nagal: “His game is based on being really consistent, moving well, moving the ball around well.” His consistency saw him rise up the ranks to a career high of World No.

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First Sports Exclusive: Sumit Nagal on 'special' feat of breaking into ATP top 100, playing 2024 Paris Olympics and more
1 week, 5 days 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 …

Australian Open 2025: Sumit Nagal earns main-draw entry, Nick Kyrgios returns
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Australian Open 2025: Sumit Nagal earns main-draw entry, Nick Kyrgios returns

India Today  

India’s Sumit Nagal has secured a direct entry into the main draw of the Australian Open 2025 men’s singles. Last time around, after the All India Tennis Association denied Nagal a wildcard entry, he won all three matches in the Qualifiers, after which he defeated 31st seed Alexander Bublik in the first round. Nick Kyrgios make a comeback after two …

Australian Open 2025 entry lists released: Sumit Nagal clinches final automatic spot for main draw
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Australian Open 2025 entry lists released: Sumit Nagal clinches final automatic spot for main draw

The Hindu  

India’s Sumit Nagal has made the cut for the main draw of Australian Open 2025, as the per the entry lists released by Tennis Australia on Friday. Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka - the current top-ranked male and female tennis players - headline the entry lists for the upcoming edition. READ | Djokovic to begin bid for 25th …

Australian Open 2025 entries announced: Sumit Nagal in main draw, Kyrgios returns, Djokovic seeded 7th
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Australian Open 2025 entries announced: Sumit Nagal in main draw, Kyrgios returns, Djokovic seeded 7th

India TV News  

The Australian Open 2025 main draw list was released by the organisers on Friday with the top 50 ATP and WTA-ranked players signing up for the first Grand Slam of the 2025 season. India's top-ranked Sumit Nagal, the current world no.98, has been given the direct entry into the men's singles main draw. Nagal failed to progress to the second …

Sumit Nagal at US Open: Who was the last Indian man to play all four Grand Slams in a year?
5 months, 1 week ago

Sumit Nagal at US Open: Who was the last Indian man to play all four Grand Slams in a year?

The Hindu  

Sumit Nagal continues to break fresh ground in tennis as he is set to become the first Indian man in singles since 2019 to play in all four Grand Slams in a season when he takes to the synthetic court at this year’s US Open. On Monday, Nagal reached his career-highest ATP ranking of 68 to become India’s all-time fourth-highest …

Sumit Nagal moves to second round of ATP Challenger in Germany
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sumit Nagal moves to second round of ATP Challenger in Germany

India Today  

India's top-ranked tennis player, Sumit Nagal, advanced to the second round of the Braunschweig ATP Challenger in Germany with a commanding victory over Brazil's Felipe Meligeni Alves on Tuesday. Despite a first-round exit from Wimbledon last week, where he faced higher-ranked Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia, Nagal's season has been marked by significant achievements. Nagal's successful season also includes qualifications for …

Wimbledon 2024: Sumit Nagal makes first-round exit
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Sumit Nagal makes first-round exit

The Hindu  

India’s top singles player Sumit Nagal committed 44 unforced errors as he made a first round exit from the Wimbledon, going down in four sets to Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia here. Making his maiden appearance in the men’s singles main draw, Nagal toiled hard for two hours and 38 minutes, and even managed to take a set off world number …

Sumit Nagal wins Rs 63 lakh despite bowing out of Wimbledon 2024 in 1st round
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Sumit Nagal wins Rs 63 lakh despite bowing out of Wimbledon 2024 in 1st round

India TV News  

The penultimate grand slam of the year, Wimbledon, got underway on July 1. Sumit Nagal was the only Indian player to feature in men's singles event and his challenge unfortunately ended in the first round itself as he lost to his Serbian opponent Miomir Kecmanović 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 4-6 in four sets. Coming back to Nagal, after bowing out of …

I've earned this one way more, says Sumit Nagal after Paris qualification
6 months ago

I've earned this one way more, says Sumit Nagal after Paris qualification

Hindustan Times  

Top Indian singles pro Sumit Nagal's qualification for the Paris Olympics, made official on Saturday, takes his mind back to the first round of the ATP Heilbronn Challenger this month where he was a break down in the deciding set against Nikoloz Basilashvili. Sumit Nagal will be the first Indian singles tennis player to feature in back-to-back Games As the …

'Monumental moment' - India's tennis ace Sumit Nagal secures qualification for Paris Olympics
6 months ago

'Monumental moment' - India's tennis ace Sumit Nagal secures qualification for Paris Olympics

India TV News  

India's top-ranked male tennis player, Sumit Nagal has successfully qualified for the Paris Olympics. The tennis sensation also extended his gratitude towards the Sports Authority of India and TOPS - Target Olympic Podium Scheme, a flagship program managed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to assist India's Olympic medal hopefuls. Nagal became the first Indian in three years …

India's Sumit Nagal attains career-high ATP ranking of 71
6 months, 1 week ago

India's Sumit Nagal attains career-high ATP ranking of 71

India Today  

India's tennis sensation Sumit Nagal has reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of 71, marking a significant milestone in his ascending career. The 26-year-old Nagal, who will be representing India as the sole participant in the men's singles event at the Paris Olympics, has accumulated a commendable 777 ATP points. Adding to his accolades, Nagal clinched the men's singles title …

Indian Sports Wrap, June 15: Sumit Nagal reaches second straight Challenger final
6 months, 1 week ago

Indian Sports Wrap, June 15: Sumit Nagal reaches second straight Challenger final

The Hindu  

TENNIS ATP Perugia Challenger: Nagal reaches second straight final, Balaji-Begemann pair finishes runner-up India’s top-ranked player Sumit Nagal made it to his second final on the ATP Challenger Tour in as many weeks as he beat Spain’s Bernabe Zapata Miralles 7-6, 1-6, 6-2 in Perugia, Italy, on Saturday. Into his second Challenger final in a row 🔥@nagalsumit fights past Zapata …

Bit of luck and play the tennis of his life: Devvarman on Sumit Nagal's improving his Aus Open feat in French Open
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Bit of luck and play the tennis of his life: Devvarman on Sumit Nagal's improving his Aus Open feat in French Open

Hindustan Times  

Sumit Nagal became a household name in January earlier this year, when he scripted history in the Australian Open. After battling through the qualifiers in Melbourne, Nagal stunned Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik to become the first Indian man to win a main draw match at the Australian Open in 11 years, thus pocketing $180,000 Australian dollars in the process. Adding to …

Sumit Nagal becomes 1st Indian in 5 years to qualify for Wimbledon main draw
7 months ago

Sumit Nagal becomes 1st Indian in 5 years to qualify for Wimbledon main draw

India Today  

Sumit Nagal has become the first Indian in 5 years to take part in the main draw of Wimbledon men’s singles since 2019. “Solid practice before Roland Garros Thank you,” Nagal wrote on his ‘X’ account. Solid practice before Roland Garros Thank you, @DjokerNole 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/lNa2pbz1Ih — Sumit Nagal May 21, 2024 Sumit Nagal’s incredible 2024 Nagal has had a …

Sumit Nagal jumps to career-high 80th rank in singles, Rohan Bopanna loses top spot
8 months, 1 week ago

Sumit Nagal jumps to career-high 80th rank in singles, Rohan Bopanna loses top spot

India TV News  

India's latest Tennis sensation Sumit Nagal has reached the career-high ranking of 80 in the latest ATP rankings after his historic performance at the Monte Carlo Masters. Thanks to his excellent show, Nagal jumped 13 places in the ATP rankings to 80th place and is now the seventh-highest ranked Indian Tennis player ever. Meanwhile, India's top Tennis player Rohan Bopanna …

How unflinching Sumit Nagal hooked the Indian tennis fan
8 months, 1 week 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 …

Sumit Nagal takes a set off World No. 7 Holger Rune before exiting Monte Carlo Masters
8 months, 1 week ago

Sumit Nagal takes a set off World No. 7 Holger Rune before exiting Monte Carlo Masters

Hindustan Times  

Putting up a brave fight, India's Sumit Nagal took a set off world number seven Holger Rune before losing his rain-hit second round match of the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday. India's Sumit Nagal in action during his round of 32 match against Denmark's Holger Rune In an impressive show of grit and gumption, Nagal threatened to spoil Rune's party …

Sumit Nagal attains career-high ATP ranking of 95
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sumit Nagal attains career-high ATP ranking of 95

The Hindu  

Ace Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal on Monday achieved a career-high ranking of 95 in the ATP singles chart, following impressive results in recent times. Nagal made headlines in January after he made it to the main draw of the Australian Open and also became the first Indian to beat a seeded player in the same before bowing out in …

Miami Open 2024: Sumit Nagal reaches final qualifying round
9 months ago

Miami Open 2024: Sumit Nagal reaches final qualifying round

The Hindu  

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal showed great composure on way to a straight-set win over Canada’s Gabriel Diallo to make a bright start on his debut at the Miami Open. The 26-year-old, playing the first-round qualifier match, kept his nerves in the crucial stages to outwit the 6 feet 8 inches tall Canadian Diallo 7-6 6-2 on Monday. Nagal, who …

BNP Paribas Open: Sumit Nagal Shown Exit Door by Milos Raonic in First Round
9 months, 2 weeks ago

BNP Paribas Open: Sumit Nagal Shown Exit Door by Milos Raonic in First Round

News 18  

Sumit Nagal was handed a straight-set defeat by Canada’s Milos Raonic in the opening round of the BNP Paribas Open, bringing a swift end to the Indian tennis player’s campaign after he made the main draw as a ‘lucky loser’ due to Rafael Nadal’s pullout. Nagal, who is ranked 101st in the ATP charts, went down 3-6 3-6 in a …

Lucky Loser Sumit Nagal knocked out of Indian Wells Masters by Milos Raonic
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lucky Loser Sumit Nagal knocked out of Indian Wells Masters by Milos Raonic

Firstpost  

Sumit Nagal bowed out of the Indian Wells Open after a straight-set defeat to Canada’s Milos Raonic in the opening round. Nagal had entered into the main draw of Indian Wells as a ‘lucky loser’ due to Rafael Nadal’s pullout. But his campaign lasted only one match at Indian Wells also knows as the BNP Paribas Open due to sponsorship …

Indian Wells: Rafa Nadal replacement Nagal gets knocked out in first-round
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Wells: Rafa Nadal replacement Nagal gets knocked out in first-round

The Hindu  

Sumit Nagal was handed a straight-set defeat by Canada’s Milos Raonic in the opening round of the BNP Paribas Open here, bringing a swift end to the Indian tennis player’s campaign after he made the main draw as a ‘lucky loser’ due to Rafael Nadal’s pullout. Nagal, who is ranked 101st in the ATP charts, went down 3-6, 3-6 in …

Sumit Nagal handed wildcard for Dubai Championship main draw
10 months ago

Sumit Nagal handed wildcard for Dubai Championship main draw

Hindustan Times  

Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal has received a wildcard for the main draw of the Dubai Championship, an ATP 500 event. India's Sumit Nagal celebrates a point against Italy's Stefano Napolitano during a tennis semi-final match of Bengaluru Open 2024 While the qualifiers of the tournament began on Saturday, the main draw matches get underway on Monday. The 26-year-old Indian …

Sumit Nagal will hope to do better than last year when he bowed out in the semifinals
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sumit Nagal will hope to do better than last year when he bowed out in the semifinals

The Hindu  

Sumit Nagal’s career has been a story of struggles, injuries, defeats, and a few successes along the way. In February last year, he reached the semifinals of the ATP Challenger as a wild card entry in qualifying. When the 26-year-old returns to the city to take on a qualifier in the main draw of the Chennai Open here on Tuesday, …

Australian Open 2024: A ‘Happy Slam’ for India, thanks to Nagal, Bopanna | In Focus podcast
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: A ‘Happy Slam’ for India, thanks to Nagal, Bopanna | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

The Australian Open likes to call itself ‘the Happy Slam’ and this year’s edition sure turned out to be a happy one for India. Rohan Bopanna became a Men’s Doubles Grand Slam champion for the first time and claimed the World No. In Men’s Singles, Sumit Nagal made it to the main draw after coming through three qualifying rounds and …

No Nadal, no Federer at Australian Open? No problem as India in Melbourne celebrates Rohan Bopanna
10 months, 3 weeks ago

No Nadal, no Federer at Australian Open? No problem as India in Melbourne celebrates Rohan Bopanna

Hindustan Times  

The last time when neither Rafael Nadal nor Roger Federer was part of the Australian Open was way back in 1999. India's Rohan Bopanna and Australia's Matthew Ebden celebrate after winning the Australian Open men's doubles title With Federer retired and Nadal enduring a second-round loss at last year's AO, Melbourne was gearing up to see the Spaniard play his …

Australian Open 2024, Day 5 Order of Play: Sumit Nagal in second round, Rohan Bopanna begins campaign
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024, Day 5 Order of Play: Sumit Nagal in second round, Rohan Bopanna begins campaign

India Today  

Indian tennis fans will have plenty to look forward to as Sumit Nagal makes his appearance in the second round of the men's singles on Day 5 of the Australian Open 2024. Australian Open 2024, Day 4: Highlights Additionally, Rohan Bopanna, India's seasoned doubles specialist, is set to begin his journey at the tournament. The main court action also features …

Where Sumit Nagal's stunning Australian Open 2024 win over Bublik ranks in the history of Indian singles tennis
11 months, 1 week ago

Where Sumit Nagal's stunning Australian Open 2024 win over Bublik ranks in the history of Indian singles tennis

Hindustan Times  

Sumit Nagal's win in straight sets over Alexander Bublik in the first round of the 2024 Australian Open marks a watershed moment in Indian tennis. A player who previously struggled with his body, who has been battling financial issues, who rarely faces top-ranked athletes in world's big events, upstaged 'Sasha' Bublik in the first round of the Australian Open. In …

Spirited Nagal brings up a win for the ages
11 months, 1 week ago

Spirited Nagal brings up a win for the ages

Hindustan Times  

Up 5-4 in the third set of his first-round match at the Australian Open on Tuesday, Sumit Nagal stepped up to serve for a remarkable victory, all too rare in singles for India. Sumit Nagal of India celebrates after defeating Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan in their first round match at the Australian Open But Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik -- world No. …

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

Australian Open | Sumit Nagal stuns World No. 27 to enter 2nd round for first time
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open | Sumit Nagal stuns World No. 27 to enter 2nd round for first time

The Hindu  

Indian tennis ace Sumit Nagal stunned world number 27 Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan in straight sets to enter the Australian Open second round for the first time in his career here on Tuesday. Nagal's win on Tuesday was the first time in 35 years that an Indian beat a seeded player in a Grand Slam. The win also ensured Nagal's …

Sumit Nagal's miracle win vs World No. 27 Bublik in Australian Open: A Tactical and statistical analysis
11 months, 1 week ago

Sumit Nagal's miracle win vs World No. 27 Bublik in Australian Open: A Tactical and statistical analysis

Hindustan Times  

Sumit Nagal has done what very few Indian tennis players could in men's singles. In the process, Nagal beat World No.27 Alexander Bublik, seeded 31st at this Australian Open, in straight games in the first round at court No.6 of Melbourne Park. India's Sumit Nagal in action during his first round match against Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik This was easily the …

Sumit Nagal rewrites record books with monumental win over World No. 27 Alexander Bublik, into Australian Open 2nd round
11 months, 1 week ago

Sumit Nagal rewrites record books with monumental win over World No. 27 Alexander Bublik, into Australian Open 2nd round

Hindustan Times  

Sumit Nagal, India's highest-ranked men's singles tennis player, stormed to a historic win by beating the 31st-seeded Alexander Bublik 6-4, 6-2, 7-6 in the first round of the Australian Open 2024. Sumit Nagal of India celebrates after defeating Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan Notably, Krishnan beat a seeded athlete at a Grand Slam singles match four times in his career. Nagal …

Sumit Nagal vs Alexander Bublik Highlights, Australian Open 2024: Indian tennis star in 2nd round with historic win
11 months, 1 week ago

Sumit Nagal vs Alexander Bublik Highlights, Australian Open 2024: Indian tennis star in 2nd round with historic win

Hindustan Times  

Australian Open 2024 Highlights, Day 3: India's Sumit Nagal created history by beating World No.27 Alexander Bublik who is seeded 31st in Melbourne, in the first round of Australia Open 2024. 139 in singles, this is Nagal's second main draw appearance in the season's first Grand Slam after his entry in 2021. A year later, the Indian managed to enter …

Sumit Nagal becomes first Indian in 11 years to storm into Australian Open second round
11 months, 1 week ago

Sumit Nagal becomes first Indian in 11 years to storm into Australian Open second round

India TV News  

India's Sumit Nagal tasted a piece of history when he became the first Indian to reach the second round of the Australian Open after 11 years. The Indian No.1 Tennis star outclassed 31st-seeded Alexander Bublik in straight sets 6-4,6-2, 7-6 to progress into the second round of the prestigious tournament. Before Nagal, India's Somdev Devvarman was the last Indian to …

Sumit Nagal 'not thinking' about Carlos Alcaraz clash after historic Australia Open win
11 months, 1 week ago

Sumit Nagal 'not thinking' about Carlos Alcaraz clash after historic Australia Open win

India Today  

After securing a historic first-round victory against Alexander Bublik, 26-year-old Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal stated that he isn't contemplating a potential matchup with World number 2 Carlos Alcaraz at this early stage in the Australian Open 2024. Of course, if I get over this round I will definitely be thinking about the next one," Sumit Nagal said on Sony …

Sumit Nagal outclasses Molcan to enter Australian Open singles main draw
11 months, 1 week ago

Sumit Nagal outclasses Molcan to enter Australian Open singles main draw

The Hindu  

India's Sumit Nagal on Friday entered the singles main draw of the Australian Open with an easy win over Slovakia's Alex Molcan in the tournament's qualifying final here. Nagal cruised past Molcan 6-4, 6-4 in two hours and three minutes, and won the match after his opponent double faulted at 30-40 in the 10th game of the second set. 139 …

Australian Open 2024: Sumit Nagal Brushes Aside Alex Molcan to Enter Men's Singles Main Draw
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Sumit Nagal Brushes Aside Alex Molcan to Enter Men's Singles Main Draw

News 18  

India’s Sumit Nagal entered the singles main draw of the Australian Open with an easy win over Slovakia’s Alex Molcan in the tournament’s qualifying final in Melbourne on Friday. Nagal cruised past Molcan 6-4, 6-4 in two hours and three minutes, and won the match after his opponent double faulted at 30-40 in the 10th game of the second set. …

Comeback man Sumit Nagal completes sensational return to Australian Open main draw after three years
11 months, 1 week ago

Comeback man Sumit Nagal completes sensational return to Australian Open main draw after three years

Hindustan Times  

Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal continued his sensational return to the sport on Friday as he qualified for the 2024 Australian Open main draw after a gritty 6-4, 6-4 win against Alex Molcan of Slovakia at the Melbourne Park. This will be Nagal's second main draw appearance at the Australian Open, first in three years, and fourth overall at a …

ATP 250’s absence from the Indian calendar will be felt in more ways than one
11 months, 3 weeks ago

ATP 250’s absence from the Indian calendar will be felt in more ways than one

The Hindu  

From the turn of the millennium, big-ticket tennis in India during the first week of the year has been a near constant. The year 2024, however, is the first without the annual dose of top-level tennis in India, with the country’s lone ATP 250 event now replaced by the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open. Tennis legend Vijay Amritraj, …

India's top-ranked tennis player Sumit Nagal calls for serious efforts to popularise the sport in India
1 year, 2 months ago

India's top-ranked tennis player Sumit Nagal calls for serious efforts to popularise the sport in India

Firstpost  

“We are missing out on good infrastructure, a system to bring forth the best players in all categories, a centre offering well-known coaches from across the world, to get Indian players on the courts around the world,” says Nagal For an athlete, victories are shooting stars in an otherwise tough night sky of recovery, training, learning, losses, and struggles. In …

Asian Games: India's Tennis Star Sumit Nagal Hopes to Continue Medal-Winning Streak in Men's Singles Category
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games: India's Tennis Star Sumit Nagal Hopes to Continue Medal-Winning Streak in Men's Singles Category

News 18  

Team India has been able to secure a medal in the men’s singles category in the previous three editions of the Asian Games, tennis events. Since the Asian region does not boast of many top-100 players, who mainly come from the European nations, India’s biggest challenge would come from hosts China, Korea and Japan. “Seedings in men’s doubles and mixed …

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 …

Sumit Nagal returns to Top 200 in ATP Rankings
1 year, 5 months ago

Sumit Nagal returns to Top 200 in ATP Rankings

The Hindu  

Here is all you need to know about the latest ATP Rankings released on July 24, 2023. India’s Sumit Nagal returned to Top 200 in the latest ATP Rankings released on Monday. 🇮🇳 🔝 The moment @nagalsumit captured his second Challenger title of the year and 4th of his career!#ATPChallenger | @TampereOpenpic.twitter.com/HzTPCXeHLu — ATP Challenger Tour July 23, 2023 Andrey …

India's Sumit Nagal clinches Rome ATP Challenger title
1 year, 7 months ago

India's Sumit Nagal clinches Rome ATP Challenger title

The Hindu  

India's tennis ace Sumit Nagal became the country's first player to win an ATP Challenger event on European clay court, pulling off an upset win over higher-ranked Dutchman Jesper de Jong in Rome on April 30. The 25-year-old Nagal defeated de Jong, more than 100 places above the Indian in the ATP singles rankings, 6-3 6-2 to clinch his third …

Chennai Open 2023: Sumit Nagal Beats Ryan Peniston to Enter Second Round
1 year, 10 months ago

Chennai Open 2023: Sumit Nagal Beats Ryan Peniston to Enter Second Round

News 18  

Sumit Nagal was the lone Indian to emerge victorious in the opening round of the singles main draw while three of his compatriots bowed out of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger tournament on Tuesday. Nagal, who made it to the main draw through the qualifying round, beat No.4 seed Ryan Peniston 6-4, 6-4 to make it to the Round of …

Australian Open 2023: Bleak day for Indians with Jeevan-Balaji, Mirza losing; Nandal fends off four match points
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Bleak day for Indians with Jeevan-Balaji, Mirza losing; Nandal fends off four match points

Firstpost  

Melbourne: After the highs of the previous day, Sunday proved disappointing from an Indian perspective at the 2023 Australian Open. Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and N Sriram Balaji bowed out in the second round of men’s doubles and later, Sania Mirza and her women’s doubles partner Anna Danilina exited at the same stage. In the juniors, Yuvan Nandal staged a remarkable comeback …

Tennis Premier League hopefully inspires millions in India: Wimbledon doubles champion Ebden
2 years, 5 months ago

Tennis Premier League hopefully inspires millions in India: Wimbledon doubles champion Ebden

The Hindu  

At 34, Australian tennis player Matthew Ebden is having the best season of his career. While Ebden once again fell at the final hurdle with fellow-Australian Sam Stosur in the mixed doubles summit clash at Wimbledon, he and Purcell came from behind to beat defending champions Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic and became the first Australian men’s pair to win …

What ails Indian tennis?
3 years, 2 months ago

What ails Indian tennis?

The Hindu  

In the last two years, Sumit Nagal has been central to all three stories in Indian men’s tennis that have got the fans excited. But on a global scale, a nation’s prowess is measured solely on singles performances and as one noted coach put it, “there won’t be a player who picks up a racquet saying he is going to …

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