
Sumit Nagal
ATP player of the nensel academy
# 68
Highest ATP Rank
# 68
Highest ATP Rank
Facts about Sumit
Born on: August 16, 1997, in Jhajjar, India
Professional since: 2015
Trains at the nensel academy since: 2018
Coach: Sascha Nensel
Highest ATP ranking: 68
Plays: Right-handed, two-handed backhand
Current tournament
Roland Garros
Paris, France
25 May – 8 June, 2025
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Olympics in Paris
Sumit Nagal & Coach Milos Galecic at Olympics in Paris.
Nagal to play Krueger in Roland Garros qualifying opener
Sumit Nagal will face Mitchell Krueger in the opening round of the Roland Garros 2025 qualifying on Tuesday, May 20. The Indian No. 1 steps onto the clay in Paris.
2025 Roland Garros Update
Sumit Nagal will represent India at the 2025 Roland Garros singles qualifying. The World No. 169 gears up with a match against Hugo Gaston at ATP 175 Bordeaux.
Sumit enters Monza main draw
Sumit Nagal advances to the Monza main draw after a straight-sets win over Italian wildcard Federico Iannaccone.

The Beginning
of Sumit Nagal’s Tennis Journey
Sumit Nagal began his tennis journey at the young age of eight. His passion and relentless ambition soon led him to renowned training camps where he honed his skills. In 2015, he won the doubles title at the Wimbledon Juniors – a milestone that propelled his name into the tennis world.
Nadal or Nagal? – Sumit’s Professional Career
After his breakthrough in the junior circuit, Sumit Nagal continued his career on the ATP Tour with the support of the nensel academy. Since 2018, our coaches Sascha Nensel and Milos Galecic have been working successfully with him.
In 2019, Sumit made headlines worldwide when he played in the popular night session of the US Open against tennis giant Roger Federer. Although he lost the match, he impressed with his fighting spirit and won the first set. Memes about the “confusion between Rafael Nadal and Sumit Nagal” began circulating on the internet.
In 2020, Sumit achieved his first victory in the main draw of a Grand Slam. In the following years, he accumulated more points on the ATP Tour, winning several ATP Challenger titles, which led to his breakthrough into the Top 100 in February 2024.

Collaboration with the nensel academy
Trust, the pursuit of excellence, and a passion for tennis are the fundamental values that drive the successful collaboration between Sumit and his coaches. The nensel academy has provided Sumit with the ideal environment to unlock his full potential for several years now.
After Sumit’s hip surgery at the end of 2021, he fought his way back to the tennis court thanks to the professional training conditions. Sumit Nagal has always been known for his powerful baseline game and impressive footwork. His forehand is one of his strongest weapons, which he skillfully uses to put pressure on his opponents. Sascha Nensel and Milos Galecic continuously work with Sumit on his success through individualized training programs.
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