08-24-2019, 09:30 AM
US Open: Sumit Nagal qualifies for men's singles, will take on Roger Federer in 1st round
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Sumit Nagal became the youngest Indian in 25 years to qualify for the main draw of a Grand Slam tournament on Friday, when he beat Joao Menezes of Brazil in New York on Friday.
Nagal, who is currently placed 190th in the World Rankings, beat Menezes in a three-set thriller, showing great composure in beating the Brazilian 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. The Indian youngster was down 1-4 in the second set before making a remarkable comeback to seal a place in the US Open main draw.
He will meet Switzerland's tennis great Roger Federer in the first round of the Grand Slam tournament. The match is scheduled to be played on Tuesday morning at 6:30 AM IST.
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Sumit Nagal became the youngest Indian in 25 years to qualify for the main draw of a Grand Slam tournament on Friday, when he beat Joao Menezes of Brazil in New York on Friday.
Nagal, who is currently placed 190th in the World Rankings, beat Menezes in a three-set thriller, showing great composure in beating the Brazilian 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. The Indian youngster was down 1-4 in the second set before making a remarkable comeback to seal a place in the US Open main draw.
He will meet Switzerland's tennis great Roger Federer in the first round of the Grand Slam tournament. The match is scheduled to be played on Tuesday morning at 6:30 AM IST.
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