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

Dang, Denis Istomin drags it to a deuce. Let's see how this pans out! 

First break point of the match!

BREAK POINT ON THE ISTOMIN SERVE! CAN NAGAL CONVERT?

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Nagal leads the board at 3-2 in the first set

Sumit Nagal converts points fairly easily and 17 minutes into it, we have India leading at 3-2 in the first set. 

When will Sumit Nagal break Istomin's serve, though? 

Both Nagal and Istomin are holding serve

So far, no break points have been faced by either players. Both Nagal and Istomin are holding serve. Who will draw first blood here? 

IND - 2 
UZB - 2

Sumit Nagal takes a 2-1 lead

Sumit Nagal stays comfortable and holds serve once more. The World No. 160 player from India takes a 2-1 lead in the first set.

IND - 1 UZB - 1

Denis Istomin won't be letting Sumit Nagal get away so easily, he levels up. It is 1 ALL on the board.

We are on the Istomin serve and Nagal has taken a mini-lead at 30-15 in the second game of the first round clash.

First game goes to Sumit Nagal!

Easy hold for Sumit Nagal, he takes the first game in no time. 

INDIA - 1 
UZB - 0

Sumit Nagal TO SERVE!

AND WE BEGIN! 

Sumit Nagal will be opening service for the match. Let's go!