Sumit Nagal Triumphs Over Lucas Klein to Reach Kitzbuhel Open Pre-Quarterfinals

Sumit Nagal, India’s top-ranked tennis player, showcased his resilience and skill by defeating Slovakia’s Lucas Klein in a gripping first-round match at the ATP 250 Kitzbuhel Open in Austria.

Match Highlights

Nagal emerged victorious with a scoreline of 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (3). Despite winning the first set, Nagal struggled in the second, allowing Klein to dominate. However, the world No. 80 fought back in the third set, overcoming a 3-5 deficit to force a tie-break. In the tie-break, Nagal regained his form and won 7-3, securing his place in the pre-quarterfinals.

Upcoming Challenge

Next, Nagal will face the fourth-seeded Spaniard Pedro Martinez, ranked world No. 45, in the round of 16.