Sumit Nagal scripts history at US Open, wins first round

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.

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.

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.

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.