The highest-ranked Indian in men's singles, Sumit Nagal, achieved his career-high singles ranking of No. 93 on April 8, 2024. Nagal earned his first big victory of the season by reaching the second round of the 2024 Australian Open, defeating No. 31 seed Alexander Bublik in straight sets.
It was Nagal's best performance in a grand slam till now and his first victory over a top-40-ranked player. With his win at the Tampere Challenger in 2023, Nagal became the first Indian player to win two titles in European Clay in a year. His success continued as he reached four Challenger finals in a year. He won the 2024 Chennai Open Challenger.
Nagal made his debut 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.
At the 2019 US Open, Nagal stunned tennis fans globally when he won the first set against former world No. 1 Roger Federer. He has been playing as a member of India's Davis Cup team since 2018. He is a right-handed player whose forehand is his biggest strength.
| Name | Sumit Nagal |
| Net Worth | Approx. $600k |
| Age | 26 |
| Residence | Jaitpur, India |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Source of Wealth | Tennis, Endorsements |
| Endorsements | Yonex, Asics and Gatorade |
What is Sumit Nagal's net worth in 2024?
According to online sources, Sumit Nagal's net worth is estimated to be around $600k as of 2024. According to ATP's official website, Nagal has won over $959,947 in prize money to date.
Sumit Nagal Career
Sumit Nagal started his tennis career by playing at a local sports club when he was eight years old. After two years, he was selected for Mahesh Bhupathi's Apollo Tyres Mission 2018 program, for which he was sent to Bangalore. He won his first ITF title by defeating Gustavo Vellbach at the 2015 India F8 Tournament.
The 26-year-old won his first ATP Challenger Title at the 2017 Bengaluru Challenger, where he stunned everyone by defeating Blaz Kavcic, Yuki Bhambri and Jay Clarke. He won a gold medal at the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games by defeating Vijay Natrajan in the final.
Nagal has faced several difficulties in his tennis career due to a lack of funds and sponsorships. However, he received support from fellow tennis players Somdev Devvaraman and Christopher Marcius.
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Sumit Nagal Endorsements
Some of Sumit Nagal's Endorsements are as follows:
Asics
Sumit Nagal recently signed an apparel and footwear deal with Japanese sports brand Asics. The announcement regarding the deal was made at the Asics store in Lucknow, where many renowned Indian tennis players were present.
Gatorade
Aspiring Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal signed a three-year deal with the famous energy drink brand Gatorade. The news of the brand deal came when Nagal shared news about his financial struggles to compete at tennis tournaments.
Yonex
For his tennis equipment, Nagal has a deal with Japanese brand Yonex.
Sumit Nagal Investments
Sumit Nagal also earns his income by competing in the Tennis Premier League in India. He was purchased for Rs 18.5 Lakhs by Gujarat Panthers, owned by Raku Patgir and Arjun Kapoor.
Sumit Nagal House
Sumit Nagal currently resides in New Delhi, India. His family resides in Jaitpur, Haryana, India.
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Sumit Nagal Car Collection
No information about Sumit Nagal's car collection is available in the public domain as of 2024.
Sumit Nagal Charity Work
Sumit Nagal is involved in a lot of charitable endeavors. However, it is kept private from the public.
Sumit Nagal Social Media
Sumit Nagal is a social media lover who frequently posts on his social media handle. His Instagram account is called @nagalsumit, where he has over 64.2k followers. Besides Instagram, Sumit Nagal is also active on X (Twitter), with the name @nagalsumit, where he has over 20.2k followers.
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Sumit Nagal Height and Age
Sumit Nagal stands 5 feet 10 inches or 178 cm tall. He has a body weight of approximately 69 kg or 152 lbs. Nagal is 26 years old and was born in Jaitpur, Haryana, India, on August 16, 1997.
FAQs on Sumit Nagal
Q. Where does Sumit Nagal train?
A. Sumit Nagal was trained at Mahesh Bhupathi's training academy as part of Mahesh Bhupathi's Apollo Tyres Mission 2018 programme. He also completed his training at Nansel Tennis Academy in Germany.
A. Sumit Nagal was trained at Mahesh Bhupathi's training academy as part of Mahesh Bhupathi's Apollo Tyres Mission 2018 programme. He also completed his training at Nansel Tennis Academy in Germany.
Q. Who is Sumit Nagal’s coach?
A. Sascha Nensel is Sumit Nagal’s coach. He is a former professional player from Germany.
A. Sascha Nensel is Sumit Nagal’s coach. He is a former professional player from Germany.
Q. Where was Sumit Nagal born?
A. Sumit Nagal was born in Jaitpur, Haryana, India, to Suresh Nagal and Krishna Devi.
A. Sumit Nagal was born in Jaitpur, Haryana, India, to Suresh Nagal and Krishna Devi.
Q. What is Sumit Nagal ranked in tennis?
A. Sumit Nagal is ranked No. 93 in singles and No. 710 in doubles by the ATP as of April 2024.
A. Sumit Nagal is ranked No. 93 in singles and No. 710 in doubles by the ATP as of April 2024.
Q. Who is Sumit Nagal’s sister?
A. Sakshi Shokeen is Sumit Nagal’s sister.
A. Sakshi Shokeen is Sumit Nagal’s sister.
