Sumit Nagal

Manas Dhamne finished runner-up in his first-ever ATP Challenger final in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. The 18-year-old has had two quarter-final runs at this level this year while clinching an M15 title and playing the qualifying rounds of two Masters tournaments. His progress has many parties, chief, perhaps, is his own mature head.

India's sumit nagal is fighting back after a turbulent career plagued by injuries, including hip surgery and a hip flexor tear, that saw him drop from World No. 68 to No. 278. Now refocused on fitness, diet, and the controllables of his game, Nagal heads into his favourite time of the season - on clay - with hard-won maturity and renewed determination.

Dhakshineswar Suresh has been added to the Target Asian Games Group (TAGG) after starring in India’s Davis Cup Qualifiers win over the Netherlands, where he won two singles and the decisive doubles with Yuki Bhambri. The Mission Olympic Cell also approved funding for Bhambri and sumit nagal ahead of the 2026 Asian Games and Davis Cup ties.

India's sporting elite converges in Lucknow for the Times of India Sports Awards, honouring a decade of excellence and the past year's achievements. The prestigious event, attended by legends and led by a distinguished jury, celebrates athletes across over 45 categories, including a significant focus on para-sports, recognizing outstanding performances and emerging talents who have made the nation proud.

The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 will be held on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, honouring India’s top sporting performances from 2025 across 45+ categories, with winners chosen by legends like Abhinav Bindra and Mithali Raj. Tennis nominees include Rohan Bopanna, Yuki Bhambri, sumit nagal, Ankita Raina, Vaishnavi Adkar, and Sahaja Yamalapalli, recognised for standout achievements during the season.

After reaching the semifinals of the Chennai Challenger on Saturday, former India No. 1 sumit nagal (in pic) will be eager to go all the way in the Bengaluru Open that begins at the KSLTA Stadium here on Monday. The 2017 champion has been awarded the wildcard for the ATP Challenger event while last year's winner, Tseng Chun-Hsin from Chinese Taipei, is the top seed.

sumit nagal was on his courtside seat, shaking his head. He used his towel as an afterthought. The Indian had his higher-ranked opponent Miomir Kecmanovic on the ropes in the ninth game of the third set at 15-40. The 24-year-old’s second serve was met by a stinging Nagal forehand that pulled the world No.52 wide. The Serbian responded with a deep ball which Nagal hesitated in dispatching into an open court and instead came up with a weak response.

Lok Sabha congratulated Sania Mirza, Leander Paes and sumit nagal and Shubham Jaglan for bringing laurels to the country in international tournaments.

India's men's single ace sumit nagal was the man in form as he swept off World No. 100 Joao Sousa in straight sets with a score-line of 6-2, 6-0 to make it to the last 16 of the Buenos Aires Open.

sumit nagal’s joy of representing India at the Olympics for the second successive time has been somewhat dampened by the fact that he may not have his personal coach Milos Galecic by his side in Paris.

India's top tennis player sumit nagal expressed confidence ahead of the Davis Cup qualifiers against the Netherlands, drawing on his Olympic experience to anticipate home crowd advantage. The tie, held at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium, marks the fifth encounter between the nations, with the head-to-head record currently tied.

Indian Tennis player sumit nagal is all praises for Virat Kohli. The Indian skipper's foundation has been funding Sumit for the past three years.

The much-anticipated French Open 2024 tennis tournament is set to begin at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, with the main draw matches commencing on May 26. This prestigious event marks the second Grand Slam of the year, promising high-octane tennis action and thrilling matchups. sumit nagal has made headlines by securing his spot in the men's singles main draw, thanks to his career-high world ranking of 80. He becomes the first Indian male player to qualify for the French Open main draw since Prajnesh Gunneswaran in 2019.

India's tennis ace sumit nagal overcame the challenge of Italy's Andrea Pelegrino 6-3, 6-4 to enter the second and final qualifying round of the $408,800 ATP tennis tournament in Cagliari, Italy.

In a major upset, top seed sumit nagal was beaten by fifth seed N Vijay Sundar Prashanth in the quarter-finals of the LMW ITF Men's International Tennis Tournament here.

Indian tennis players faced a tough start to 2025, winning only one match across four ATP Challenger events. Hopes are high for the Bengaluru Open, with sumit nagal, ranked 277, leading the charge. The event offers a crucial opportunity for Nagal to regain momentum and climb the rankings after a strong start to the previous year.

India's sumit nagal drew curtains on his campaign at the Wimbledon, crashing out in straight sets in the opening round of the men's doubles event along side his Serbian partner Dusan Lajovic here on Wednesday. Nagal and Lajovic lost 2-6 2-6 against Spanish pair of Jaume Munar and Pedro Martinez in one hour and seven minutes to bow out of the competition.

sumit nagal is aiming to return to form after a difficult start to 2025, dealing with health issues. Having spent time recovering in Germany, Nagal is preparing for upcoming ATP Challenger events and the Monte Carlo Masters to improve his ranking.

Antoine Escoffier of France caused the first upset of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger here, sending fifth-seeded sumit nagal of India packing with a straight forward 6-3, 6-3 win.

sumit nagal and Yuki Bhambri are back in the Indian Davis Cup team. They will play against Switzerland in Biel. This is Nagal's first appearance since the Morocco tie, while Bhambri also returns after missing two ties. Karan Singh and Aryan Shah join Nagal in singles. The team selection was based on form and fitness.

India's sumit nagal exited the US Open after falling to Tallon Griekspoor from the Netherlands in the first round. Despite managing to break his opponent's serve twice, Nagal struggled with his first serve and committed numerous unforced errors. The match was briefly interrupted by rain, but Nagal hopes to make an impact in men's doubles.

sumit nagal hit his forehand, hard and true, passing Yuki Bhambri for the winner. It was fitting that the biggest achievement of his senior career so far came off his own racket. In a show of controlled aggression, Nagal entered his maiden ATP Challenger final with a 6-4, 6-0 win over Yuki at the Bengaluru Open.

India's Prajnesh Gunneswaran won his encounter while Ramkumar Ramanathan and sumit nagal lost their respective men's singles opening round matches at the French Open Qualifiers.

Ace Indian player sumit nagal staged a fine comeback as he went on to beat Jason Jung of Chinese Taipei 3-6 6-2 6-0 and enter the quarterfinals of the singles event of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger tennis tournament on Thursday.

Experienced Indian Rohan Bopanna and his Canadian partner Denis Shapovalov advanced to the second round of the US Open men's doubles event after a straight-set win here.

Delhi-based fourth-seeded player sumit nagal lifted the TVS- ITF Futures trophy in the city after defeating Vishnu Vardhan, a second-seeded player, in a two-hour long match at Union Club on Saturday. Nagal defeated Vishnu in straight sets of 7 – 6, 7 – 6 to win the title.

The only change is in the reserve members of the squad with southpaw Prajnesh Gunneswaran replacing Vishnu Vardhan. Youngster sumit nagal continues to be reserve.

India's Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal is concerned about sumit nagal's hip strain ahead of the tie against the Netherlands. Nagal, India's top singles player, retired from a recent tournament and has been undergoing rehabilitation. He is set to begin on-court training this week, with his availability for the qualifiers still uncertain.

sumit nagal recorded his first win in a Grand Slam when he beat American Bradley Klahn 6-1, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 at the US Open on Tuesday. Returning to the venue where he hit the headlines by taking a set off the legendary Roger Federer, Nagal needed two hours and 12 mins to wrap up his victory on Court 12. The 23-year-old, ranked 122nd, will play Dominic Thiem in the second round.

India's Davis Cup squad for the qualifiers against the Netherlands sees changes, with Karan Singh replacing Aryan Shah and Sriram Balaji dropped. sumit nagal and Dhakshineswar Suresh will lead the singles charge, while Yuki Bhambri and Rithvik Choudary will compete in doubles.