Sumit Nagal Makes History at Australian Open

After overcoming financial struggles, India's top-ranked tennis player eyes further success in Melbourne

Sumit Nagal, India's top-ranked tennis player, has made history by becoming the first Indian man to win a match at the Australian Open in 11 years and the first to defeat a seeded player in a Grand Slam in 35 years.
Nagal's victory over Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik earned him $118,000, a significant boost considering he revealed last year he had less than $1,000 in his bank account.
Nagal's next opponent is China's Shang Juncheng, an 18-year-old rising star who also made history as the first male player from China to win a singles match at the Australian Open in the Open Era.
If Nagal wins his next match, he could potentially face two-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz in the third round.
Nagal has expressed his desire to see more Indian players competing at the top of the sport and hopes his success can inspire change in India's tennis system.