Sumit Nagal’s run in Australia Open ends in second round, Bopanna-Ebden pair advances | Tennis News – Times of India
Chinese tennis sensation Juncheng Shang quashed Sumit Nagal's challenge at the Australian Open, putting an end to the Indian's remarkable run at the first major of the season on Thursday.Despite Nagal's strong start, highlighted by an impressive victory over a top-30 player, the 18-year-old wildcard entrant gradually gained momentum, securing a victory with a 2-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 scoreline in the second-round clash that lasted two hours and 50 minutes.Nagal, who seemed to run out of steam in the fourth set, exited the Melbourne Park with valuable memories, having earned his place in the main draw through the qualifiers and scoring a notable win over world number 27 Alexander Bublik.Shang's serving prowess improved from the third set onward, enabling him to comfortably hold his service gam...