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Sumit Nagal Secures Chinese Visa After Initial Denial for Australian Open Playoff

The approval followed his public plea to the Chinese ambassador ahead of the Chengdu qualifying event.

Overview

  • Earlier this week, Nagal said his China visa was rejected without explanation and he appealed for help on social media.
  • He later thanked the Chinese ambassador and India’s foreign ministry, saying the visa arrived in time for the trip.
  • China’s Foreign Ministry said athlete visas are issued under its laws and urged applicants to submit required documents to the embassy.
  • The Asia-Pacific wild-card playoff runs November 24–29 in Chengdu, with winners earning 2026 Australian Open main-draw spots.
  • Nagal, 28, is India’s top-ranked men’s singles player and is currently around No. 290 after a career-high No. 68 in 2024.