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India's Sumit Nagal guaranteed big payday after stunning win at Australian Open
MELBOURNE: Sumit Nagal, India's top-ranked singles player, was left with less than a thousand dollars in his bank account at one point last year so it was no surprise he was beaming on Tuesday (Jan 16) after ensuring a bumper payday at the Australian Open.
"We All Should Take...": Dinesh Karthik's Post For Tennis Star Sumit Nagal Is Pure Gold
Arguably the finest men's singles tennis player in India at present, Sumit Nagal stunned world number 27 Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan in straight sets on Tuesday to enter the Australian Open second round for the first time in his career. The 26-year-old Nagal, who made it to the main draw through the qualifiers, beat 31st seed Bublik 6-4 6-2 7-6(7-5) in a gruelling match that lasted two hours and 38 minutes. As Nagal made history in the first Grand Slam of the year, cricketer Dinesh Karthik showered praise on social media.
India's Nagal guaranteed big payday after stunning win in Melbourne
MELBOURNE : Sumit Nagal, India's top-ranked singles player, was left with less than a thousand dollars in his bank account at one point last year so it was no surprise he was beaming on Tuesday after ensuring a bumper payday at the Australian Open.
Only Rs 80,000 In Bank To Australian Open 2024 Show - Sumit Nagal's Current Prize Money Is...
India's top-ranked singles tennis player Sumit Nagal stunned World Number 27 Alexander Bublik of Kazakstan to move to the second round of the Australian Open 2024 on Tuesday. It was a sensational victory for Nagal as he won 6-4, 6-2, 7-6 (7/5) in a match that lasted two hours and 38 minutes. This was the first time since 1989 that an Indian tennis player beat a seeded opponent in a Grand Slam. The last instance was back in 1989 when Ramesh Krishnan defeated Mats Wilander, the then world number one and defending champion at the Australian Open. This victory was one of the biggest achievements in Nagal's career and a significant step forward for a tennis player who was in the headlines for his struggles.
Alcaraz attempts to keep lid on great expectations
Carlos Alcaraz is determined to quash any suggestions that his epic Wimbledon final win over Novak Djokovic represents the dawn of a new era despite all indications that tennis has witnessed a generational shift.
Novak Djokovic fined for smashing his racquet against net post in Wimbledon final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic has been fined £6,117 for smashing his racquet against the net post during the Wimbledon men's singles final against Carlos Alcaraz. The incident happened in the fifth set of his defeat to the 20-year-old when his serve was broken in the third game. Ad Umpire Fergus Murphy issued Djokovic a warning for a code violation before the 23-time Grand Slam champion eventually went on to lose to Alcaraz 1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 after four hours and 42 minutes.
Carlos Alcaraz's coach Juan Carlos Ferrero on Wimbledon glory: ‘We copied Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic’
Carlos Alcaraz’s coach Juan Carlos Ferrero has revealed to Eurosport the approach taken against Novak Djokovic to achieve a first Wimbledon men’s singles title for his charge. The 20-year-old was competing in just his fourth competition on grass, and he overcame the 23-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic in Sunday’s epic final at the All England Club to claim his second Grand Slam title.