Overview
- Nagal said late Thursday he received a Chinese visa, clearing his travel for the Asia-Pacific wild-card playoff in Chengdu.
- He had earlier posted that his application was rejected without explanation and sought help from the Chinese ambassador and India's external affairs ministry.
- China’s foreign ministry stated visas for athletes are issued under laws and regulations and urged submission of required documents to the embassy.
- Tournament organizers advised players to contact the Chinese consulate for visa guidance and said letters of invitation were available on request.
- The playoff runs November 24–29 in Chengdu, with winners earning 2026 Australian Open main-draw spots; Nagal is India’s top-ranked men’s singles player outside direct Grand Slam entry.