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US Open 2020: Sumit Nagal bows out against Dominic Thiem | LIVE updates, commentary
India's top-ranked men's singles tennis player Sumit Nagal bows out of US Open 2020 after facing a straight-set defeat against world no. 3 Dominic Thiem. The Australian overpowered the World no. 124 Indian by 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 in a match that lasted for 1 hour 58 mins. This brings an end to India's singles campaign at the US Open. After successfully defeating local lad Bradley Kahn in the first round of US Open 2020, Nagal became the first Indian to record in a win at the singles event at the US Open since Somdev Devvarman in 2013.
Nagal dominated the opening match against Klahn as he won the match 6-1, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 as the Indian star impressed the pundits with his rallies and returns. His quick running on court was also highlighted by many as one of the strengths in his game.
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