Rewriting historical past for India after coming into the Monte Carlo Masters occasion, Sumit Nagal shocked World No. 38 Matteo Arnaldi to file his maiden win on the ATP Masters occasion in Monte Carlo on Monday. Nagal has turn into the primary Indian singles participant to win a Masters 1000 match on clay. India’s prime singles participant outclassed Arnaldi within the thrilling three-set encounter on the ATP Masters occasion.
Nagal sealed his berth on the ATP Masters 1000 occasion by way of the qualifying route. Taking up his Italian opponent within the Monte Carlo Masters opener, Nagal bounced again after dropping the primary set. The Indian star staged a formidable comeback by successful the subsequent two units 6-2 6-4 to enter his identify into the file books. Nagal’s 5-7 6-2 6-4 win over Arnaldi was his first maiden fundamental draw win at an ATP Masters occasion.
Nagal units up conflict with Holger Rune
Nagal will meet World No.7 Holger Rune from Denmark in his subsequent match. The memorable win over Arnaldi is Nagal’s third victory over a top-50 participant. The Indian tennis participant has upstaged the top-50 gamers twice this season. The 26-year-old received the higher of Alexander Bublik. Nagal defeated the then World No.27 in straight units on the Australian Open in Melbourne. World No. 22 Chilean Cristian Garin additionally recorded a defeat by the hands of Nagal.
Nagal to realize career-high rank of 80
Garin and Nagal confronted one another on the Argentina Open in March 2021. India’s Nagal will seal a career-high rank of 80 following his win over Arnaldi at Monte Carlo. Nagal is ranked ninety fifth on this planet. He certified for the Indian Wells Masters in March. Nonetheless, the highest Indian singles participant suffered a first-round exit by the hands of Milos Raonic of Canada. Nagal missed out on punching his tickets to the primary draw of the Miami Masters.
