Nagal Falls Short in ATP Basel Qualifiers

India’s top singles tennis player, Sumit Nagal, faced a tough exit in the second round of qualifying at the Swiss Indoors in Basel.

The Olympian, known for his resilience on the court, was defeated by Australia’s James Duckworth in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6(2).

Despite fighting hard in the second set, Nagal couldn’t secure a win and ultimately bowed out of the tournament.

Nagal’s performance in Basel reflects his ongoing efforts to break through on the ATP Tour, but he continues to encounter stiff competition.

His exit in the qualifiers marks another setback in his pursuit of deeper runs in major tournaments.

While Nagal’s campaign ended in disappointment, Indian tennis had a reason to celebrate elsewhere, with Rithvik Choudhary Bollipalli and Arjun Khade securing their first ATP 250 doubles title in Almaty.

However, Nagal remains India’s focal point in singles tennis, and fans will be eagerly watching his next steps as he continues his journey on the professional circuit.