Sumit Nagal Withdraws from Davis Cup Due to Back Injury

India's top singles player Sumit Nagal has withdrawn from the Davis Cup tie against Sweden because of a back injury. The match will be held on September 14-15 in Stockholm. Nagal had previously pulled out of the US Open doubles due to the same issue.

India's top singles player, Sumit Nagal, announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Sweden due to a persistent back injury. The match is scheduled to take place on September 14-15 in Stockholm.

Nagal, who recently lost in the first round of the US Open to Tallon Griekspoor, has been advised by doctors to rest for two weeks, making it impossible for him to prepare adequately for the Davis Cup.

Former national champion Ashutosh Singh has taken on the role of new coach for the national team. Nagal reached a career-high ranking of 68 in July but has since dropped to 82 in the latest rankings.

(With inputs from agencies.)