Sumit Nagal, ranked World No.137, achieved a significant victory at the Australian Open by defeating World No.27 Alexander Bublik in straight sets 6-4 6-2 7-6(5). This win marks the first time in 35 years that an Indian male player has defeated a seeded player in a Grand Slam singles event. Nagal's remarkable journey, from being outside the top 500 and having just 900 euros in his bank account to earning $120,000 from this victory, reflects his perseverance and dedication to the sport. His historic win has garnered widespread praise and attention, solidifying his position as an emerging tennis sensation from India.
Australian Open: Sumit Nagal creates history 🇮🇳India’s top ranking tennis sensation Sumit Nagal (@nagalsumit) secured his spot in the 2nd round of the Australian Open after defeating world number 27 Alexander Bublik of #Kazakhstan in a commanding straight-set victory. https://t.co/hPsAWFaIr3
India's Sumit Nagal Makes History! Stuns World No. 27 Alexander Bublik In Australian Open 2024 Read Here: https://t.co/MjTv1ipaSA https://t.co/qwEG5ZYfpU
Indian tennis sensation Sumit Nagal secured his spot in the second round of the Australian Open after stunning world number 27 Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan in a commanding straight-set victory. https://t.co/9hmosJb0QM https://t.co/uBZ3SXNGox
AMAZING NAGAL 🔥 🇮🇳 India's World No.137 has scored the biggest win of his career by dismissing seed No.31 and Adelaide semi-finalist Alexander Bublik in straight sets 6-4 6-2 7-6! (🎥 @AustralianOpen) https://t.co/CfiLSIJYxT
Rewriting HISTORY ✨🇮🇳 @nagalsumit defeats No. 31 seed Alexander Bublik 6-4, 6-2, 7-6(5) to become the first Indian male in 35 years to defeat a seeded player in a Grand Slam singles event. @AustralianOpen | #AusOpen https://t.co/PKpTcASa2v
A HUGE win for Nagal 👏 @nagalsumit defeats World No.27 Bublik 6-4 6-2 7-6 to make the second round! @AustralianOpen #AusOpen https://t.co/1WTwgWapey
#WATCH | India's Sumit Nagal beats No. 31 seed Alexander Bublik 6-4 6-2 7-6(5) at the Australian Open. (Video: Australian Open) https://t.co/Ffe5rIAOhZ
Sumit Nagal beats Bublik 6-4 6-2 7-6(5) at the Australian Open Last year, he was outside of the top 500. He said he had just 900 euros in his bank account at 1 point. It’s not easy to admit that, but his story was raw, honest, & real. He made $120,000 today. And he deserves… https://t.co/Ddfv6ofZ4m