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Home / News / Sports News / Sumit Nagal scripts history at US Open, wins first round
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    Sumit Nagal scripts history at US Open, wins first round

    Parth Dhall
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    Last updated on Sep 02, 2020, 12:00 pm
    Sumit Nagal scripts history at US Open, wins first round
  • Sumit Nagal became the first Indian to win a round at a Grand Slam event since 2013, when he outclassed American Bradley Klahn in the 2020 US Open first round.

    The Indian defeated the local rival 6-1, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 in two hours and 12 minutes.

    With this, Nagal has advanced to the second round, wherein he will face Dominic Thiem.

  • In this article
    How did the match pan out? First Indian since 2013 to win a round (Grand Slam) Winning it for India feels great, says Nagal Nagal sets up contest against world number three Dominic Thiem US Open 2020: A look at the other matches
  • Match

    How did the match pan out?

  • Returning to the Flushing Meadows where he stole a set off Roger Federer, Nagal gained early edge in the first set as he broke Klahn's serve three times.

    He won the second set as well in a comfortable manner before the latter bounced back in the third.

    However, Nagal gained control in the fourth set, thereby setting up as many as 17 break points.

  • Do you know?

    First Indian since 2013 to win a round (Grand Slam)

  • In 2013, India's Somdev Devvarman had reached the second round of the Australian Open, French Open, and US Open. Meanwhile, Sumit Nagal is th first Indian to win a Grand Slam tie in seven years. He made his major debut at the tournament last year.

  • Elation

    Winning it for India feels great, says Nagal

  • Sumit Nagal expressed his contentment after reaching the landmark at the Grand Slam event.

    "I qualified for my first slam last year and this year I won my first main-draw match and not to forget a main-draw win (for an Indian) after seven years. It feels great and I'm very happy with how my tennis is going," he said.

  • Sumit Nagal

    Nagal sets up contest against world number three Dominic Thiem

    Nagal sets up contest against world number three Dominic Thiem
  • Nagal made the US Open main draw after defending champion Rafael Nadal withdrew from the tournament.

    Incidentally, he also played the US Open as a junior in 2013.

    At the 2019 US Open, he managed to win a set against the legendary Roger Federer before losing the match eventually.

    Nevertheless, he will vie for another win, this time against world number three Dominic Thiem.

  • Other matches

    US Open 2020: A look at the other matches

    US Open 2020: A look at the other matches
  • Among other players, Andy Murray staged a terrific turnaround as he beat Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 4-6, 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/4), 6-4.

    The likes of Daniil Medvedev and Dominic Thiem also trounced Federico Delbonis 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 and Jaume Munar 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 respectively.

    In the women's ties, world number eight Serena Williams romped past Kristie Ahn, while sister Venus lost to Karolina Muchova.

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  • Rafael Nadal
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