Indian tennis sensation Sumit Nagal made an impressive debut at the Miami Open, displaying remarkable composure as he clinched a straight-set victory over Canada’s Gabriel Diallo in the first-round qualifier match.
The 26-year-old, who recently ascended to the top 100 of the world rankings after winning the Chennai Open, displayed steely composure on Monday as he defeated the imposing 6 feet 8 inches tall opponent 7-6(3) 6-2.
Nagal’s deft performance in the first set’s tiebreaker and his dominance in the second set, during which he secured crucial breaks in the first and seventh games, highlighted his growing proficiency on the court. Under this victory, Nagal is positioned to achieve a fresh career high of world No. 92, signifying an additional significant development in his rapidly progressing vocation.
The Indian tennis prodigy’s progress to the Miami Open follows his impressive performance at Indian Wells, where he was challenged in the main draw by Milos Raonic and ultimately lost. It is worth mentioning that Nagal secured a position in the tournament’s main draw after the surprising withdrawal of tennis ace Rafael Nadal.
Nagal’s breakout performance at the Australian Open earlier in the year, where he advanced to the second round, catalysed his ascent into the ATP top-100 rankings.
