Sumit Nagal Climbs ATP Rankings, Secures Olympic Spot

Olympic-bound Sumit Nagal has achieved a career-high ranking of 68 in the ATP singles chart, surpassing his previous best of 71. This remarkable ascent makes him the fourth highest-ranked Indian man since 1973. Notably, this ranking boost has secured his participation in the Paris Games.

Sumit Nagal, who is set for the Paris Olympics, has climbed to a career-high ATP singles ranking of 68, according to the latest list released on Monday. The 26-year-old Indian tennis player moved up five spots from his previous best ranking of 71.

This milestone positions Nagal as the fourth highest-ranked Indian male player since 1973, surpassing former World No. 71 Sashi Menon. Only Vijay Amritraj, Ramesh Krishnan, and Somdev Devvarman have ranked higher.

Recent successful performances, including his victory at the Heilbronn Neckarcup 2024 Challenger and the Chennai Open, have greatly contributed to his ranking improvement and qualification for the Paris Olympics singles event.

(With inputs from agencies.)