DARK SECRETS: 4 | Vintage Vibes

How Sumit Nagal overcame fund crunch, injury and Covid

NEW DELHI: Last year when Sumit Nagal spoke about the “hardships” and “lonely battles” he faces on the ATP Tour, India’s best men’s singles player also pointed out the consequent “funds-related issues” he encounters to sustain his tennis career.

The Times of India · Jan 17, 2024

'You can talk about my spirit', says Sumit Nagal after stunning win in Australian Open

MELBOURNE: The fight in Sumit Nagal resonates with the beat of his heart, it’s the song on his lip and the spring in his step. It’s the air he breathes.

The Times of India · Jan 16, 2024

Nagal gives cricket-mad Indians a tennis dream at Open

Sumit Nagal has become the first Indian man to beat a seeded opponent at a grand slam since 1989, inspiring his cricket-mad nation at the Australian Open.

AAP · Jan 16, 2024

Sumit Nagal one match away from making Australian Open main draw

NEW DELHI: Ace Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal is on the verge of securing a spot in the main draw of the Australian Open after advancing to the final round of the qualifying tournament in Melbourne.

The Times of India · Jan 11, 2024

Tennis Premier League | Ramkumar puts Bengaluru Mavericks on top

Bengaluru SG Mavericks beat Gujarat Panthers 46-34 in Tennis Premier League with Ramkumar Ramanathan & Vishnu Vardhan's brilliant performance.

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

Bengal Wizards soars to the top in the Tennis Premier League

= = =Bengal Wizards & Gujarat Panthers win in Tennis Premier League; Maria Timofeeva & Sumit Nagal star.

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

Poonacha helps Strikers roar back into contention

Niki Poonacha came up with a sterling performance, especially in beating the country’s No.1 Sumit Nagal 12-8, serving thunderbolts, that powered Hyderabad Strikers to a 46-34 victory over Gujarat Panthers

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

Innovative Tennis Premier League bringing the sport into the limelight in the country

The Tennis Premier League (TPL) has a few prominent international players, men and women, playing along with the cream of Indian talent like Sumit Nagal and Rutuja Bhosale, on a fast-paced 20-point format, for pure entertainment. However, at its heart, the focus of TPL is the healthy growth of Indian…

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Sumit Nagal, Sasi Mukund refuse to travel to Pakistan for Davis Cup

India's top two singles players Sumit Nagal and Sasi Kumar Mukund have refused to travel to Pakistan for the Davis Cup tie, leaving AITA baffled.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

EXCLUSIVE - 'I have been spending Rs 1-1.5 crore annually': Sumit Nagal opens up about his life as professional Indian tennis player

NEW DELHI: In September 2023, India's top-ranked tennis player, Sumit Nagal, confessed in an interview, "If I look at my bank balance, I have what I had at the beginning of the year. It is 900 euros (approx Rs 80,000)."

The Times of India · Oct 25, 2023