Sumit Nagal Breaks into Top 100 ATP Rankings Following Chennai Open Victory
The Indian tennis star's triumph at the Chennai Open ATP Challenger 100 marks a significant milestone in his career, propelling him to a career-best ranking of 98.
- Sumit Nagal entered the top 100 ATP men's singles rankings on February 12, 2024, following his victory at the Chennai Open ATP Challenger 100.
- Nagal's win against Italy's Luca Nardi marked his fifth Challenger title and propelled him to a career-best ranking of 98.
- He becomes the 10th Indian player to break into the top 100 ATP rankings, with Prajnesh Gunneswaran being the last to achieve this in February 2019.
- Nagal's journey to the top 100 included overcoming injuries, financial struggles, and starting outside the top 500 in 2023.
- Fans and well-wishers have lauded Nagal's perseverance and rapid progress in his tennis career.