India's no. 1 tennis star Sumit Nagal moves to second round of ATP Challenger in Germany

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jul 9, 2024, 17:23 IST

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India's top-ranked tennis star Sumit Nagal advanced to the second round of the Braunschweig ATP Challenger in Germany by defeating Brazil's Felipe Meligeni Alves with scores of 6-1, 6-4. Seeded second, he will face Argentina's Pedro Cachin next. This tournament is part of his preparation for the Paris Olympics at Roland Garros. Despite an early exit from Wimbledon, Nagal has had a strong season, including a notable win at the Australian Open and victories in two Challenger events.

India's no. 1 tennis star Sumit Nagal moves to second round of ATP Challenger in Germany

Sumit Nagal (PTI Photo)

NEW DELHI: India's top-ranked tennis star Sumit Nagal advanced to the second round of the Braunschweig ATP Challenger in Germany after defeating Brazil's Felipe Meligeni Alves.
Seeded second in the tournament, Nagal secured a victory with scores of 6-1, 6-4 on the clay surface. His next match is scheduled against Argentina's Pedro Cachin in the round of 16.

This tournament is part of Nagal's preparation for the upcoming Paris Olympics, set to commence later this month at the Roland Garros Stadium.
Previously, Nagal experienced an early exit from Wimbledon, where he was defeated by Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round. Despite this setback, Nagal's performance this season has been noteworthy.

Earlier this season, he successfully qualified for the main draw of the Australian Open, where he achieved a significant victory against the 31st-seeded Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan.
This win over Bublik marked the first time in 35 years that an Indian male tennis player defeated a seeded opponent in a Grand Slam tournament.
Following the Australian Open success, Nagal qualified for the main draws of two ATP 1000 events: the Indian Wells Masters and the Monte-Carlo Masters.

His achievements this season also include victories in two Challenger events, the Heilbronn Challenger in Germany and the Chennai Open ATP Challenger in India. However, his participation in the French Open concluded in the opening round.
Nagal's recent performances and victories in various tournaments highlight his preparation and potential as he heads into the Paris Olympics.

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