Sumit Nagal is an Indian tennis player. He rose to fame when he made his Grand Slam debut against Roger Federer. He is also the sixth Indian to win a Junior Grand Slam. In September 2020, Sumit Nagal became the first Indian in seven years to win a singles main draw match at a Grand Slam after he defeated United States’ Bradley Klahn 6-1, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 in the first round of the US Open.
Sumit Nagal Biography
Sumit was born on August 16, 1997, in the Haryana village of Jaitpur. Sumit lacked a sporting background because his father was a teacher and his mother was a housewife. Cricket, on the other hand, does not require an invitation in India. Sumit’s favourite sport, like that of every other kid, was cricket.
Suresh Nagal, Sumit’s father, did not want his son to blend in with the crowd; instead, he wanted him to stand out. And it was with this in mind that he took Sumit to a local sports club, where he first watched and played tennis — at the age of eight!
Sumit’s passion for tennis overtook his love of cricket, and the eight-year-old began practising on a daily basis. Just two years later, Mahesh Bhupati’s ‘Mission 2018’ tryouts — a campaign to create India’s first Grand Slam singles champion by 2018 – presented him with the perfect opportunity.
Sumit Nagal Personal Details
| Date of Birth | 16 August 1997 (Saturday) |
| Age (as in 2020) | 23 Years |
| Birthplace | Jhajjar, Haryana |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Jhajjar, Haryana |
| School | • Little Angels Senior Secondary School, Jhajjar, Haryana • Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi |
| College/University | Did Not Attend |
| Educational Qualification | Intermediate |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Jat |
| Hobbies | Playing Online Games |
| Tattoo(s) | • Full sleeve tattoo on his left arm depicting a Japanese temple, lotus, and a samurai • A lion tattoo on his upper abdomen and a tattoo on his chest |
| Controversy | In 2017, he was dropped from the Indian squad for the Davis Cup. Reportedly, in 2016, he had missed some practice sessions due to being hungover, and he also brought his girlfriend to his hotel once without informing the authorities. It led to him being dropped from the Indian squad |
Sumit Nagal Physical Stats
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 178 cm in meters– 1.78 m in feet inches– 5’ 10” |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Sumit Nagal Education qualification
| School Name | Little Angels Senior Secondary School, Jhajjar, HaryanaRajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi |
| College Name | N/A |
| Qualifications | N/A |
Sumit Nagal Relationship and Affairs
His marital status is unmarried, according to the social media article. He doesn’t talk about his personal life, but he has been in a long-term partnership.
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | He is in a long-term relationship with a gir |
Sumit Nagal Family
He prefers to play with his right hand. Suresh Nagal, his father, is a schoolteacher, and Krishna Nagal, his mother, is a housewife. Sakshi Shokeen is his older sister’s name. Bobby Mahal, Sascha Nensel, and Mariano Delfino are her coaches.
| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
| Children | None |
| Parents | Father– Suresh Nagal (Teacher) Mother– Krishna Nagal (Homemaker) |
| Siblings | Brother– None Sister– Sakshi Shokeen (Elder) |
Sumit Nagal Tennis
Turned Pro | Year 2015 |
| Coach | • Bobby Mahal (2008-2014) • Sascha Nensel (2014-2016) • Mariano Delfino (2016-Present) |
| Mentor/Manager | Mahesh Bhupathi |
| Career Titles | 2 Challenger, 9 ITF |
| Highest Ranking | No. 129 (7 October 2019) |
Sumit Nagal Social Media Accounts
Sumit Nagal Facebook
Sumit Nagal Instagram
Sumit Nagal Twitter
Lesser Known Facts About Sumit Nagal
- Sumit Nagal is a tennis player from India. He is the sixth Indian player to win the Junior Grand Slam. Nagal rose to prominence after his match against Roger Federer at the 2019 US Open.
- He primarily played cricket as a child, but his father encouraged him to pursue tennis because he wanted him to do something different.
- He became enamoured with tennis soon after enrolling. His high school coach was so impressed by his athletic abilities that he recommended his father to seek professional instruction.
- Sumit’s tutor and manager, Bhupathi, frequently advises him. He gives him advice on which events to enter, how to play, and how to gain more points and climb the rankings table.
- Sumit relocated to Germany in 2014 after being accepted to the Schuettler Waske Tennis University.
- Sumit won the Boys’ Doubles title at Wimbledon in 2015 partnering L Hoàng Nam, a Vietnamese tennis player.
- He went professional in 2015, and in 2016, he made his Davis Cup debut for India.
- Nagal was dropped from India’s Davis Cup team in 2017 because to disciplinary issues. Later, Somdev Devvarman, a retired Indian tennis player, backed Sumit in an open letter to the All India Tennis Association (AITA).
- He qualified for the US Open in 2019. On August 26, 2019, he made his Grand Slam debut against Roger Federer.
Recommendations:
