Sumit Nagal shines at Monte Carlo Masters: A look at his impressive journey

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal continues to make waves in the tennis world with his recent victory in the final round of qualifiers at the Monte Carlo Masters. Nagal, India’s top-ranked player, fought hard against World No.55 Facundo Diaz Acosta to secure a spot in the main draw of the prestigious tournament.

In a thrilling match that lasted two hours and 25 minutes, Nagal showed his resilience after being down 2-5 in the opening set. He eventually clinched the victory with a scoreline of 7-5, 2-6, 6-2, making him the first Indian player in 42 years to progress to the main draw of the Monte Carlo Masters. The last Indian player to achieve this feat was Ramesh Krishnan back in 1982.

Nagal’s impressive run in 2024 has seen him qualify for the main draw of the Australian Open, where he defeated the 31st-seeded player in the opening round. He also won the Chennai Open ATP Challenger, leading to his debut in the Top 100 of the ATP Rankings. With his recent career-best ranking of 95, Nagal is proving to be a force to be reckoned with on the tennis circuit.

As Nagal gears up for the main draw of the Monte Carlo Masters, tennis fans are eager to see if he can go past the first round and continue his dream run. Alongside Nagal, the world’s number one doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden are also competing at the tournament, adding to the Indian presence at the prestigious event. Stay tuned for more updates on Nagal’s journey at the Monte Carlo Masters.