Paris Olympics 2024: Tennis star Sumit Nagal makes first-round exit after loss to France's Corentin Moutet
By Sunita Iyer | First Published Jul 28, 2024, 6:15 PM ISTIndia's Sumit Nagal faced a tough exit from the Paris Olympics 2024 men's singles tennis competition following a hard-fought three-set match against France's Corentin Moutet in the first round on Sunday.
India's Sumit Nagal faced a tough exit from the Paris Olympics 2024 men's singles tennis competition following a hard-fought three-set match against France's Corentin Moutet in the first round on Sunday.
The 26-year-old Indian number one put up a valiant effort but ultimately fell short, losing 2-6, 6-2, 5-7 in a match that lasted 2 hours and 28 minutes.
News Flash: Sumit Nagal goes down fighting to WR 68 & home-favorite Corentin Moutet 2-6, 6-2, 5-7 in the opening round. pic.twitter.com/irXTcUExJ7
— India_AllSports (@India_AllSports)Heartbreak for Sumit Nagal 💔
India's lone Men's Singles tennis player at this year's Olympics crashed out in the first round against France's Corentin Moutet.
Score - 2-6, 6-2, 5-7. pic.twitter.com/nlwzuNpFgm
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Nagal, who showed remarkable resilience and determination, started the match on the back foot, losing the first set 2-6 to the Frenchman. However, the Indian player made a strong comeback in the second set, winning it 6-2 and leveling the match.
The decisive third set saw both players exchanging powerful shots and holding their nerves in a closely contested battle. Despite Nagal's spirited efforts, Moutet managed to edge out the set 7-5, securing his victory and advancing to the next round.
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