2024-01-16 07:58:25
Melbourne: India’s Sumit Nagal made history at the Australian Open. Nagel defeated world number 31 Alexander Bublik to advance to the second round. Sumit won the match in straight sets. Score: 6–4, 6–2, 7–6. The Kazakh player conceded defeat at the end of the fierce battle in the third set of the match.
In the first six games, both of them fought closely. Finally, the winner was decided in a tie breaker. It is the first time in the history of the Australian Open since 1989 that an Indian has defeated a seeded player.
In men’s singles, an Indian player has only reached the third round so far. Legendary player Ramesh Krishnan has reached the third round of the Australian Open five times. Ramesh Krishnan reached the third round of Australian Open in 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988 and 1989 editions.
Another Indian player who passed the first round of the Australian Open is Vijay Amritraj. He reached the second round of the 1984 Australian Open. Leander Pace also reached the second round in 1997 and 2000. In 2013, Somdev Devvarman played in the second round of the Australian Open.
English Summary:
India’s Sumit Nagal Makes History, Stuns World No. 31 Alexander Bublik
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