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Sumit Nagal scripts history at US Open, wins first round
Last updated on Sep 02, 2020, 12:00 pm
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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.
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Match
How did the match pan out?
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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.
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Do you know?
First Indian since 2013 to win a round (Grand Slam)
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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.
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Elation
Winning it for India feels great, says Nagal
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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.
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Sumit Nagal
Nagal sets up contest against world number three Dominic Thiem
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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.
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Other matches
US Open 2020: A look at the other matches
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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.