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From Near Empty Pockets To Ending Indian Tennis' 35-Year Wait: How Sumit Nagal Achieved The Improbable At Australian Open

Sumit Nagal returned to the big stage in grand style, pulling off one of the biggest victories of his career by stunning world number 27 Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan in straight sets to breeze into the Australian Open second round on Tuesday. Someone who was denied a regional wild card opportunity by the AITA for his refusal to play Davis Cup, Nagal came through qualifiers and sent packing 31st seed Bublik 6-4, 6-2, 7-6(5) in a gruelling match that lasted two hours and 38 minutes. Nagal, ranked 137 in the world, is playing in a Grand Slam main draw for the first time since 2021 Australian Open when he had lost to Lithuania's Ricardas Berankis in the opening round.

Jabeur demolished by 16-year-old Andreeva in Melbourne

Teenage star Mirra Andreeva produced a stunning performance to demolish Ons Jabeur in the second round of the Australian Open for the loss of only two games.

Ons Jabeur tumbles out of Australian Open second round in less than an hour

Ons Jabeur has exited the Australian Open in the second round after a comprehensive defeat to teenager Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday.

Nigeria, Egypt get tricky draws for 2024 WTTC

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Swiatek aces Kenin test, Ruud stays cool on scorcher at Australian Open

MELBOURNE: Iga Swiatek came through an opening test of fire in her hunt for a first Australian Open title on Tuesday (Jan 16) as the world number one battled past 2020 champion Sofia Kenin 7-6(2) 6-2 while blazing heat and blustery conditions made things difficult for players.

Cameron Norrie eases into second round of Australian Open despite injury worries

Cameron Norrie dispelled injury worries to ease into the second round of the Australian Open.

Carlos Alcarez Dominates On Return To Australian Open 2024 As Iga Swiatek Shines

Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek powered into the second round of the Australian Open on Tuesday as Germany's Alexander Zverev put aside legal worries at home to progress. World number two Alcaraz was electric under the lights on Rod Laver Arena, demolishing French veteran Richard Gasquet 7-6 (7/5), 6-1, 6-2 in his first competitive match of the year. The Spaniard, gunning to unseat 10-time champion Novak Djokovic from the world number one spot, was tested in a tight first set but then moved through the gears, showcasing his full range of shot-making. Alcaraz, who will next face Italy's Lorenzo Sonego, said it was good to be back in Melbourne, where he has not been beyond the third round in his previous two visits.

Rafael Nadal to be ambassador for Saudi Tennis Federation - ESPN

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Rafael Nadal will serve as an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation, part of a recent effort by the kingdom to make inroads into tennis and other sports.

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From Near Empty Pockets To Ending Indian Tennis' 35-Year Wait: How Sumit Nagal Achieved The Improbable At Australian Open

Jabeur demolished by 16-year-old Andreeva in Melbourne

Ons Jabeur tumbles out of Australian Open second round in less than an hour

Nigeria, Egypt get tricky draws for 2024 WTTC

Swiatek aces Kenin test, Ruud stays cool on scorcher at Australian Open

Cameron Norrie eases into second round of Australian Open despite injury worries

Carlos Alcarez Dominates On Return To Australian Open 2024 As Iga Swiatek Shines

Rafael Nadal to be ambassador for Saudi Tennis Federation - ESPN