Paris Olympics: Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal makes early exit after ...
Paris Olympics 2024 News: Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal lost a thrilling three-set first-round match to France's Corentin Moutet at the Paris Olympics.
Sumit Nagal is a professional tennis player from India, born on August 16, 1997, in Jhajjar, Haryana.
Nagal started playing tennis at a young age and showed great promise early on in his career. He trained at the Mahesh Bhupathi Tennis Academy in Bengaluru.
In 2015, Nagal won the Wimbledon Boys' Doubles title with his partner Ly Hoang Nam, becoming the sixth Indian to win a junior Grand Slam title.
Nagal turned professional in 2017 and has since been competing on the ATP Tour, Challenger Tour, and ITF Futures Circuit.
In 2019, Nagal made headlines when he qualified for the US Open main draw and faced the legendary Roger Federer in the first round. Although he lost the match, Nagal impressed many with his performance.
Nagal won his first ATP Challenger title in 2017 at the Bengaluru Open, defeating Jay Clarke in the final.
In 2020, Nagal achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 122, making him the second-highest ranked Indian male player after Prajnesh Gunneswaran.
Nagal is known for his powerful serve and aggressive playing style on the court. He possesses a strong forehand and is capable of hitting winners from all areas of the court.
Nagal has represented India in various international competitions, including the Davis Cup, where he has played a crucial role in the team's success.
Nagal continues to work hard and improve his game, aiming to break into the top 100 rankings and compete against the best players in the world. His determination and talent make him a rising star in Indian tennis.