Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal put out a historic performance at the 2024 Australian Open. He knocked out No. 31 seed Alexander Bublik 6-4, 6-2, 7-6(5) in the opening round of the Australian Open, becoming the first Indian player in 35 years to beat a seeded player at any Grand Slam since Ramesh Krishnan in 1989. It is his second grand slam main draw win, he won his first grand slam match at the US Open in 2020 against American Bradley Klahn.
He won the 2015 Wimbledon boys' doubles title with his partner Lý Hoàng Nam, becoming only the sixth Indian player to win a junior Grand Slam title. He turned professional in 2015 and made his Davis Cup debut for India in 2016. He won the 2024 Chennai Open Challenger.
Nagal debuted at the 2024 BNP Paribas Open as the lucky loser replacing Rafael Nadal, thus becoming the first Indian at a Masters 1000 since Prajnesh Gunneswaran. He qualified for his next Masters tournament at the 2024 Monte Carlo, becoming the first Indian player in 42 years to qualify for the main draw. He registered his first Masters win, defeating Matteo Arnaldi in his opening match.
Nagal made his grand slam debut at the US Open in 2019, where he lost in the first round against Roger Federer, in four sets. He achieved his career-high singles ranking of No. 93 on April 8, 2024. The 26-year-old began playing tennis at the age of eight, at a local sports club. He loved playing cricket during childhood, but after his father's advice, he stopped playing cricket and started focusing on tennis.
| Name: | Sumit Nagal |
| Age: | 25 years old (August 16, 1997) |
| Residence: | New Delhi, India |
| Marital Status: | Unmarried |
| Prize Money: | $959,947 (as of April 2024) |
| Endorsements: | Gatorade, Asics |
Where does Sumit Nagal currently live?
Sumit Nagal currently lives with his family in New Delhi, India. He was born in Jhajjar, Haryana, India on August 16, 1997, to Suresh Nagal and Krishna Devi Nagal. He also has a sister named Sakshi Shokeen.
Sumit Nagal Nationality
Sumit Nagal is an Indian national. He represents India in International events, including the Davis Cup. He made his Davis Cup debut in 2016, and since then he has been a crucial part of the Indian team.
In an interview with ATPTour.com, Nagal said that he wants to lead India in tennis. He said: "My goal in tennis is to do really well, so people aren't saying that India is only good at cricket. I want to be the one who leads that."
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Sumit Nagal Height and Weight
Sumit Nagal is 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall, with a body weight of approximately 69 kg (152 lbs). He is 26 years old, as of January 2024. He was born on August 16, 1997, in Jhajjar, Haryana, India.
Sumit Nagal Social Media
Sumit Nagal is one of the most popular Indian tennis stars on social media. His Instagram account is called @nagalsumit, where he has over 64.2K followers, and his X (Twitter) account named @nagalsumit has 20.2k followers.
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FAQs on Sumit Nagal
Q. How tall is Sumit Nagal?
A. Sumit Nagal stands 5 feet 10 inches or 178 cm tall.
A. Sumit Nagal stands 5 feet 10 inches or 178 cm tall.
Q. What is the ranking of Sumit Nagal?
A. Sumit Nagal is currently ranked No. 93 in singles as of April 2024.
A. Sumit Nagal is currently ranked No. 93 in singles as of April 2024.
Q. Who is Sumit Nagal coach?
A. According to the ATP website, Sascha Nensel is the current coach of Nagal.
A. According to the ATP website, Sascha Nensel is the current coach of Nagal.
Q. When did Sumit Nagal turn pro?
A. Sumit Nagal turned pro in 2015.
A. Sumit Nagal turned pro in 2015.
Q. Who are the parents of Sumit Nagal?
A. Suresh Nagal and Krishna Devi Nagal are Sumit Nagal's parents.
A. Suresh Nagal and Krishna Devi Nagal are Sumit Nagal's parents.
