Sumit Nagal, a prominent Indian tennis player, has captivated the nation with his exceptional talent and unwavering determination. His journey, from a young boy with a passion for cricket to a Grand Slam competitor, is an inspiring tale of dedication and perseverance.

Wiki/Biography

Born on Saturday, August 16, 1997 (age 25 as of 2022), in Jhajjar, Haryana, Sumit Nagal’s zodiac sign is Leo. He completed his schooling at Little Angels Senior Secondary School in Jhajjar and Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi. Initially drawn to cricket, his father steered him towards tennis, a decision that shaped his life’s trajectory. His early talent was recognized by his school coach, leading to professional training.

At the age of 7, his family relocated to Delhi, where he enrolled in the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Tennis Academy. He quickly began participating in tournaments, demonstrating his burgeoning skills and securing his first victory at just 8 years old.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
• Eye Colour: Black
• Hair Colour: Black

Family, Caste, and Wife

Sumit Nagal hails from a Hindu Jat family. His father, Suresh Nagal, is a teacher, and his mother, Krishna Nagal, is a homemaker. He also has an elder sister, Sakshi Shokeen. He is currently in a long-term relationship.

Career

At age 10, Sumit participated in Mahesh Bhupathi’s “Mission 2018,” a talent hunt aimed at developing India’s first Grand Slam singles winner. Selected from thousands of applicants, he trained under Bhupathi for two years, benefiting from mentorship and guidance from other international players. Following the program’s closure, Canadian coach Bobby Mahal took him under his wing in Canada, where he trained from 2008 to 2014.

Bhupathi continued to support Sumit, acting as his manager and mentor. In 2015, Sumit joined the Schuettler Waske Tennis University in Germany, training with coach Sascha Nensel. His junior career flourished, culminating in a Wimbledon Boys’ Doubles title win with Lý Hoàng Nam in 2015 – his first Junior Grand Slam victory and cementing his place as the sixth Indian to achieve this feat.

Turning professional in 2015, Sumit debuted for India in the Davis Cup in 2016. His Grand Slam debut came in 2019 at the US Open against Roger Federer, where he notably won the first set. This achievement earned him widespread praise, including accolades from Federer himself. He also became the first Asian to win an ATP Challenger tournament in Buenos Aires in 2019. His significant victory at the 2020 US Open marked his return to the second round of a Grand Slam after a seven-year gap for Indian players.

Controversy

In 2017, Sumit faced controversy when the All India Tennis Association (AITA) dropped him from the Davis Cup squad due to disciplinary reasons.

Favourites

• Favourite Tennis Player: Novak Djokovic
• Favourite Cricketer: Virat Kohli
• Favourite Food: Kadhi-Chawal

Bike Collection

Sumit Nagal owns a KTM Duke 390.

Facts

Sumit enjoys playing online games. He received public support from Somdev Devvarman amidst the 2017 AITA controversy. In a 2023 interview, he opened up about his financial struggles, revealing the significant investment required to maintain his ATP Tour participation.

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