Sumit Nagal Bows Out of Nordea Open 2024 Following Loss Against Mariano Navone in Quarterfinal
Had Nagal won this round, he could have had a possible face-off with the legendary Spaniard Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals but the world No. 36 was too good for the Indian, who recently gained five places in the ATP rankings to move to No. 68.
Mumbai, July 19: India's No.1 singles player Sumit Nagal lost his pre quarter-final match against fourth seeded Argentine Mariano Navone in straight sets 4-6 2-6 here on Thursday. Had Nagal won this round, he could have had a possible face-off with the legendary Spaniard Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals but the world No. 36 was too good for the Indian, who recently gained five places in the ATP rankings to move to No. 68. Sumit Nagal Qualifies for US Open 2024 Main Draw, Becomes First Indian Since Prajnesh Gunneswaran to Feature in All Four Grand Slams in a Calendar Year.
Nagal, a clay court specialist has qualified for the singles event at Paris Olympics and this was his last tournament before the quadrennial extravaganza which begins in Paris from July 26.
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