Australian Open 2024: Sumit Nagal one win away from making it to the main draw

Listen to Story Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal is on the brink of a significant breakthrough as he is one win away from reaching the main draw of the upcoming Australian Open. His recent triumph came against the local wildcard entrant, Edward Winter, whom he dispatched with a commanding scoreline of 6 3, 6 2.

The match, unfolding over 64 minutes at the KIA Arena, was a testament to Nagal's relentless pursuit of excellence. Nagal is poised to face off against Slovakia's Alex Molcan in what promises to be a riveting final round of the qualifiers. Victory would not only secure him a coveted spot in the main draw but also mark his first appearance at this level in a Grand Slam event since 2021, and his fourth overall.

India’s Sumit Nagal made an impressive start in his quest to qualify for the main draw of the Australian Open 2024 men’s singles. of the qualifiers on Wednesday, January 10. Nagal took an hour and 46 minutes to win the match 6 3, 7 5 on Court 8. Currently ranked 139th in the world singles rankings, Nagal is no stranger to the grand stages of tennis.

He has previously graced the main rounds of the US Open in both 2019 and 2020 and made an appearance in the Australian Open main draw in 2021. that Nagal would shock the world with an incredible performance in the first set against none other than the great Roger Federer. While Nagal would lose the match, he would become the first Indian to take a set off the Swiss star.

However, this year, the All India Tennis Association did not nominate him for a wildcard entry, setting the stage for his arduous journey through the qualifiers..