Sumit Nagal a few days haven’t thought of playing the US Open. Youngster hard work and destiny has some other plans. Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal got his Grand Slam debut against Roger Federer in the largest stadium of the world Arthur Ashe Stadium which many players can only dream of.
India wake-up to the excitement of a young star playing RF in a jam-packed stadium and he didn’t disappoint. Sumit lost but not without giving a Roger a fight and winning a set. Nagal won 1st set and gave Federer a scare which he survives by winning the next three sets.
What a debut performance!
Sumit Nagal put in a spirited performance as he made his #USOpen2019 main draw debut against the five-time champion @rogerfederer at Flushing Meadows.
Federer prevailed over #SumitNagal 6-4, 1-6, 2-6, 4-6 in Round 1 of Men’s Singles. #KheloIndia 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/BD3HNEcL6D
— ALL INDIA RADIO (@AkashvaniAIR) August 27, 2019
Sumit Nagal didn’t get entry to play Maharashtra Open qualifiers and here he is. Sumit Nagal becomes first Indian to win a set against Roger Federer. The tennis star now became a hero and will a star in the country.
Well played #SumitNagal. “He played very strong”, says Federer. Proud of you, keep it up. #USOpen pic.twitter.com/shnrY688Ta
— Arvind S Dev 🇮🇳 (@arvindsingh_dev) August 27, 2019
#USOpen
All those who missed the nagal vs federer match…remember the name SUMIT NAGAL..you will hear it alot from now.. pic.twitter.com/OQciPUetsE— hemanth kolishetty (@hemanthkol07) August 27, 2019
Sumit Nagal goes down fighting to Federer 6-4, 1-6, 2-6, 4-6 in R1 of #USOpen .
Winning 3 Qualifying matches; then taking a set against the maestro & breaking him twice is a wonderful achievement.
Great Effort by Sumit Nagal pic.twitter.com/6rBReZKEr6— Praveen Sikkapatte🌍 ಪ್ರವೀಣ್ ಸಿಕ್ಕಾಪಟ್ಟೆ (@PraveenSikkapte) August 27, 2019
Brilliant stuff @nagalsumit
6-4, 1-6, 2-6, 4-6 against Roger Federer. You can be proud of that effort Sumit Nagal. #USOpen
— Anand Datla (@SportaSmile) August 27, 2019
Winning a set against the living legend is no mean feat. And running Federer close in the fourth set, just incredible!
Pat your back Sumit Nagal, you did great! Here’s to greater wins ahead 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾— Saraswat Mandarapu (@SarasMandarapu) August 27, 2019
Well played – Nagal. Take a bow! #usopen pic.twitter.com/8nEyPFTU5p
— Madhukar Hiranya (@madhukarah) August 27, 2019
Roger Federer in the post-match interview praised Indian star. He predicted a very solid career for him and how he handled the situation impressed Roger the most.
Federer after the match said:
“I think he knows what he can bring. That’s why I think he’s going to have a very solid career. But, of course, it’s not the game that comes out with the biggest surprises. It’s really consistent. I think he did it very well tonight. I guess maybe how he handled the moment.”
Sumit Nagal’s father while speaking to Hindustan Times said we are very happy with Sumit’s performance. This will inspire youngsters to pursue the sport.
“Winning the first set against such a great player, Federer, the God of tennis… it was completely unexpected. We will welcome Sumit back like a winner. He played so well at a Grand Slam event. The entire nation was watching him. Everyone congratulate me on his performance.”
