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Sumit Nagal scripts history as the first Indian to reach Monte Carlo Masters round of 32

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Sumit Nagal, the ace tennis player of India secured a remarkable victory against World No. 38 Matteo Arnaldi of Italy in the Round of 64 at the Monte Carlo Masters, on Monday. The match was a rollercoaster ride, with Nagal ultimately triumphing with a scoreline of 7-5, 2-6, 4-6. This win propels Nagal into the Round of 32, where he is set to face off against Holger Rune, marking a historic moment as Nagal becomes the first Indian player to reach this stage in the prestigious tournament. New day, new record for Sumit Nagal✨ Sumit Nagal becomes the FIRST INDIAN singles player to reach the 2nd round at the #MonteCarloMasters with an UPSET over 🇮🇹’s WR 38 Matteo Arnaldi. Score: 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 He plays Holger Rune next in the RO32. pic.twitter.com/G4ThGYdpc0 — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) April 8, 2024 Nagal’s journey in the Monte Carlo Masters has been nothing short of extraordinary. With this victory, he not only secured his place in the next round but also achieved a career-best ranking of 93. Facing his …

Sumit Nagal Becomes First Indian To Enter Monte Carlo Masters Singles Main Draw In 42 Years

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Sumit Nagal in action© X (Twitter) Sumit Nagal became the first Indian to enter the Monte Carlo Masters singles main draw in 42 years, beating Facundo Diaz Acosta of Argentina in a three-setter in the final qualifying round in Monte Carlo on Sunday. Nagal, ranked 95th in the world, defeated his world number 55 rival 7-5 2-6 6-2 in a gruelling match that lasted two hours and 25 minutes. In the first round of the main draw, he will meet world number 35 Matteo Arnaldi of Italy in the clay court tournament. The 26-year-old Nagal was following the footsteps of the legendary Ramesh Krishnan, who had made it to the main draw of the same tournament in 1982. Nagal had beaten world number 63 Flavio Cobolli of Italy 6-2 6-3 in the first round of qualifying event. “Absolutely thrilled to have made it to the main draw in Monte Carlo! Really appreciate the support and well wishes from India and around the globe. Can’t wait for my next match!,” Nagal tweeted after the win. Nagal …

Sumit Nagal becomes the first Indian in 42 years to reach Monte Carlo main draw

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Sumit Nagal creates history by becoming the first Indian player in 42 years to reach the main draw of the prestigious Rolex Monte Carlo Masters in France, on Sunday. Nagal secured this historic feat by defeating the 55th-world ranked Diaz Acosta in a thrilling final qualifying round match. The 26-year-old Indian showcased nerves of steel as he battled past his formidable opponent, Diaz Acosta, in a gripping encounter. Nagal, currently ranked 95th in the world, displayed exceptional determination to overcome the odds and emerge victorious. Source link

Sumit Nagal Beats 63rd-Ranked Flavio Cobolli In Monte Carlo Masters Qualifiers

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File photo of Sumit Nagal© Twitter Ace Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal was off to a winning start in Monte Carlo Masters as he defeated world number 63 Flavio Cobolli of Italy in straight sets in the qualifiers in Monte Carlo on Saturday. The unseeded 95th-ranked Indian registered a 6-2 6-3 win over eighth-seeded Cobolli. Nagal will now be up against the winner of the two Argentinians — Facundo Díaz Acosta and Diego Schwartzman — in his final qualifier fixture. While Acosta is ranked 55th and seeded third, Schwartzman is ranked 124th and is a wild card entrant in the tournament. Seven qualifiers will be granted entry into the main round. Nagal has been in the headlines since making it to the main draw of the Australian Open in January, where he had beaten Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan before bowing out in the second round. He then emerged triumphant in the Chennai Open before playing two more Challenger competitions, along with an ATP 500 competition (Dubai Championship) and two ATP 1000 Masters (Indian Wells and …

Rafael Nadal Withdraws From Monte Carlo Masters Comeback

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Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Monte Carlo Masters where he was expected to make a comeback.© AFP Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday, where the 22-time Grand Slam winner was expected to make his ATP Tour comeback. “Unfortunately I have to tell you that I am not going to be playing in Monte Carlo. My body simply won’t allow me,” said the 37-year-old Spaniard on social media. The record 11-time Monte Carlo winner missed virtually all of the 2023 season through injury and has only played at the Brisbane International this season, where he felt a hip injury flare-up. He lost against Carlos Alcaraz in a Las Vegas exhibition in March before pulling out of the Indian Wells Masters, where he had first intended to make his comeback. “Even if I am working hard and making the maximum effort every day with all the will to play and compete again at tournaments that have been very important for me, the truth is that I can’t play today,” Nadal continued. “You have …