Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal put up a spirited performance against World No. 19 Sebastian Baez in the first round of the ATP 250 Geneva Open. Despite an impressive start and a valiant effort, Nagal ultimately fell to Baez 6-7(7), 3-6. Gutted with the loss today. But good preparation ahead of Roland Garros. Paris next — Sumit Nagal (@nagalsumit) May 19, 2024 Nagal began the match with a strong lead, going up 4-1 in the first set. He continued to apply pressure and even held a set point, but Baez showcased his resilience, fighting back to force a tiebreak. In the tiebreak, Nagal surged ahe ..read more

Indian pair Anirudh Chandrasekar and Arjun Kadhe have triumphed at the ATP Oeiras Challenger, defeating Simon Freund and Johannes Ingildsen 7-5, 6-4 in the final to clinch the title. This marks the 7th Challenger title for Kadhe and the 4th for Anirudh. Remarkably, Chandrasekar and Kadhe did not lose a set throughout the tournament, showcasing their dominant form. This victory propels both players back into the Top 100 in the doubles rankings, with Chandrasekar at 95 and Kadhe at 97 in the live doubles rankings. Results so far: R16: Anirudh/Arjun defeated Heide/Roveri Sidney 7-6 6-3 QF: Anirud ..read more

Shah notched up three back-to-back wins to achieve the impressive feat Promising prospect Aryan Shah made a remarkable comeback from a set and a break down to oust Jamaica’s local star John Chin at the ITF M15 Futures being played on hard courts in Kingston, Jamaica. Shah, currently ranked 1096th in the ATP Rankings, has reached his first semi-final at the Futures level, the entry tier to professional tennis. This has been a particularly impressive run for Shah, as his win over Chin is more significant than it appears on paper. Chin had previously defeated 462nd ranked Leo Borg in the earlier ..read more

Anirudh Chandrasekar and Arjun Kadhe have advanced to the final of the ATP 75 Oeiras Challenger. The Indian duo secured their spot by defeating the Portuguese pair Pedro Araujo and Joao Domingues with a score of 6-4, 7-6 in the semifinal. Chandrasekar and Kadhe won the first set convincingly, but Araujo and Domingues fought back in the second set, leading to a tiebreak. The Indian pair held their nerve to win the tiebreak 7-6(6). Next, they will face Simon Freund and Johannes Ingildsen in the final scheduled for tomorrow. Excitement is building as Chandrasekar and Kadhe aim for the title. Res ..read more

Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal is set to face a formidable challenge in the first round of the ATP 250 Geneva Open, taking on World No. 19 and 5th seed Sebastian Baez from Argentina. The match promises to be an exciting clash on the clay courts of Switzerland, as Nagal seeks to regain his form ahead of the French Open. His most recent outing saw him exit in the first round of the ATP 175 Bordeaux Open, falling to former junior world No. 1 Harold Mayot. However, Nagal is known for his resilience and ability to rise to the occasion against top-tier opponents. Baez’s form coming into the match Se ..read more

Indian tennis sensation Sumit Nagal has clinched a coveted spot in the main draw of the ATP 250 Geneva Open, set to unfold on the clay courts of Switzerland. This marks Nagal’s sixth appearance at the ATP Tour level in 2024, serving as a pivotal lead-up to the esteemed Roland Garros tournament. Scheduled as his final showdown before the Grand Slam, Nagal aims to harness this opportunity to refine his game and reclaim his peak form. Despite facing a setback in the recent ATP 175 Bordeaux Open, where he bowed out in the first round against former junior world No.1 Harold Mayot, Nagal remains und ..read more

Indian tennis sensation Sumit Nagal is poised to make a return to the court at the ATP 175 BNP Paribas Primrose in Bordeaux, France, commencing on Tuesday, May 14th. The tournament, a prestigious ATP Challenger event, boasts the participation of several top-tier players. Nagal, who last competed against World No.7 Holger Rune at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters last month, has secured a direct entry into the Bordeaux draw, marking his third clay tournament appearance of the season. In the opening round, Nagal will face off against local favorite Harold Mayot, a 22-year-old French talent currently ..read more

The recently crowned ATP 175 Cagliari Open doubles champion, Sriram Balaji, will partner former doubles World No.1 Frenchman Nicolas Mahut at the ATP 250 Geneva Open beginning on 18th May in Switzerland. Balaji is currently competing with Andre Begemann at the ATP 75 Francavilla al Mare Challenger on clay in Italy. The Geneva Entry List Following his title win in Cagliari with partner Andre Begemann, Balaji rose to 83rd in the latest ATP Doubles Rankings released on 6th May. Balaji is the current India No.3 in doubles behind Rohan Bopanna (4) and Yuki Bhambri (55). On the other hand, 42 year ..read more

BRICS Games is a yearly multi-sport event organised by the countries of BRICS; namely – Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates The Indian Tennis teams were announced for the upcoming BRICS Games to be held in Kazan, Russia from June 13 to 19, 2024. The Tennis part of the event will be held at the Kazan Tennis Academy. Tennis will account for 2 medals and will have the Mens and the Womens team tennis competitions. As per the official press release, the BRICS Games will feature 29 sports: Boxing, Breakdancing, Beach Volleyball, Beach Handb ..read more

The youngster beat former Top 60 Tatsuma Ito in an Italian clay court ATP Challenger event 16-year-old wildcard Manas Dhamne has captured his first ATP Challenger level victory at the ATP 75 Internazionali di Tennis Francavilla al Mare in Italy on clay. Dhamne’s remarkable feat saw him triumph over former ATP Top 60 player Tatsuma Ito from Japan with a commanding 6-3, 6-1 win in the first qualifying round. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Indian Tennis Daily (ITD) (@indiantennisdaily) What makes Dhamne’s achievement even more remarkable is the fact that he wasn’t even born wh ..read more