Tokyo Olympics: Tennis LIVE Day 1, July 24 — Sumit Nagal wins against Denis Istomin - Updates, score, results, blog

Nagal takes a whopping lead in the second set!

SUMIT NAGAL IS ON FIRE!!! He breaks again! 

IND - 4 
UZB - 1

Sumit Nagal is putting pressure on Istomin once again - we have Nagal having ADVANTAGE on the Istomin serve now.

Sumit Nagal leads 3-1 in second set

Sumit Nagal is a roll here - he doesn't give out any points in the fourth game of the second set in the Tokyo Olympics. 

Nagal is leading 3-1 and is within sight of entering the second round! 

Sumit Nagal leads 2-1 in second set

Denis Istomin finally manages to hold serve but the Uzbek is crumbling under pressure from Nagal it seems! Good going, India! 

There is unrest in the camp as the match is not being telecasted live! 

Its not a TV court. So won't be shown https://t.co/8EsXmFfs1w

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Sumit Nagal is on the brink of history

Sumit Nagal is showing marks of greatness as he vies to become the first Indian tennis player in 25 years to win a match in the men's singles! Woah! 

SUMIT NAGAL BREAKS!

Sumit Nagal is on a streak!!! Watch out - the Indian breaks again!

India’s Sumit Nagal wins the first set 6-4 against Uzbekistan’s Denis Istomin. #Tennis #HumHongeKamyab 🇮🇳

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Second set begins! IND - 1 UZB - 0

Into the second set, Sumit Nagal starts off with his service again. Yet again, the Indian holds serve. 

Nagal is riding on the momentum of the first set win now!

UPDATE: #SumitNagal seals the first set in 42 minutes! 6-4. You beauty! 💟

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