Sumit Nagal Battles Hard but Falls to Corentin Moutet in Paris Olympics Thriller

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal showed grit but ultimately fell short against France’s Corentin Moutet in a gripping three-set match at the Paris Olympics. Nagal, who had previously defeated Moutet in Marakkech, was unable to maintain his lead in the final set, losing 2-6, 6-4, 5-7.

In a highly anticipated match at the Paris Olympics, Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal was bested by France's Corentin Moutet in a thrilling three-set encounter. Despite a strong fightback, Nagal couldn't hold his lead, losing 2-6, 6-4, 5-7 in a match that lasted two hours and 28 minutes.

Nagal managed to turn the tables after losing the first set, but Moutet's unorthodox tactics and crowd support proved decisive. Known for his strong baseline game, Nagal struggled against Moutet's underarm serves and drop shots, which kept him on the defensive.

Nagal, who had defeated Moutet earlier this year, expressed frustration over his errors toward the match's end. With chants of 'Coco-Coco' and 'Aaale-Aaale' fueling Moutet, the Frenchman secured a memorable victory, leaving Nagal to lament missed opportunities.

(With inputs from agencies.)