Sumit Nagal (born 16 August 1997) is an Indian professional tennis player known for his aggressive baseline play and resilience on the court. He achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 68 on 15 July 2024 and is currently among the top-ranked Indian players .
Early Life & Education
- Date of Birth: 16 August 1997
- Place: Jaitpur, Jhajjar, Haryana, India
- Parents: Father – Suresh Nagal (school teacher); Mother – Krishna Devi (homemaker)
- Tennis Introduction: Began playing at age 8 at a local club
- Training Highlights:
- Joined Mahesh Bhupathi’s Apollo Tyres Mission 2018 academy in Bengaluru (2008–2010)
- Trained under coach Bobby Mahal in Toronto until 2014
Tennis Career
Junior Success
- Won the 2015 Wimbledon Boys’ Doubles title alongside Lý Hoàng Nam — becoming the sixth Indian to claim a junior Grand Slam title .
Transition to Pro Circuit
- Turned professional in 2015 .
- Claimed his first ATP Challenger title at the 2017 Bengaluru Open — the first Indian to win a Challenger on home soil in decades .
- Won the 2019 Challenger de Buenos Aires singles title by defeating Facundo Bagnis in the final .
Grand Slam & Major Performances
- US Open 2020: Reached Round 2, becoming the first Indian in years to win a main-draw match .
- Australian Open 2024: Upset 31st seed Alexander Bublik — marking the first time since 1989 that an Indian man beat a seeded player in a Grand Slam .
Historic Milestone on Clay
- At Monte Carlo Masters 2024, became the first Indian man to win a main-draw match at a clay-court Masters 1000 event .
National Representation
- Member of India’s Davis Cup team since 2018 .
- Represented India at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics, reaching the 2nd Round in Tokyo .
Records & Rankings
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Career-High Singles Ranking | World No. 68 (15 July 2024) |
| Current Singles Ranking | No. 300 (16 June 2025) |
| Grand Slam Progress | AO – 2R (2024), FO – 1R (2024), Wimb – 1R (2024), USO – 2R (2020) |
| Olympic Games | Round 2 at Tokyo 2020 |
| Prize Money | Approx. USD 1.57 million |
Style & Gameplay
Sumit is praised for his powerful forehand, speed, and agile footwork. He is particularly effective on clay surfaces, reflecting his early training and adaptability across surfaces .
Recognition & Highlights
- 2015: Wimbledon Junior Doubles Champion
- 2017: First Indian in decades to win a Challenger on home soil
- 2020: First Indian to win a Grand Slam main-draw match in singles
- 2024: Masters Clay breakthrough + Aussie Open giant-killing
- Olympian: Back-to-back representation at Tokyo and Paris Games
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