India’s top-ranked tennis player Sumit Nagal qualifies for Paris Olympics 2024

Indian tennis sensation Sumit Nagal has confirmed his qualification for Paris Olympics 2024. The 26-year-old shared the exciting news on Saturday, June 22, via a heartfelt post on his social media accounts, marking this achievement as a monumental and special moment in his career.

“Extremely glad to share that I have officially qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics. This is a monumental moment for me as the Olympics holds a special place in my heart,” wrote Sumit Nagal on X.

Nagal, born in Haryana, secured his spot in the Paris Olympics 2024 through his ATP rankings. Although automatic qualification is granted to the top 56 players, Nagal's path was facilitated by the rule limiting each country to a maximum of four players. Ranked 77th on June 10, the cut-off date for Olympic qualification, Nagal has since risen to 71st after a series of impressive performances.

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“Paris has been a big goal for me” - Sumit Nagal after qualifying for Paris Olympics 2024

Paris Olympics 2024 will be Sumit Nagal’s second appearance at the Summer Games.

During the Tokyo Olympics 2020, he made history by becoming the first Indian in 25 years and only the third Indian ever to reach the second round of the Olympics. In Tokyo, Nagal defeated Uzbekistan’s Denis Istomin in three sets before losing to Daniil Medvedev of the Russian Olympic Committee in straight sets.

Reflecting on his journey, Nagal expressed his excitement for the upcoming Olympics.

“One of my career highlights so far was participating in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Ever since then, Paris has been a big goal for me. Can’t wait to put my best foot forward,” added Nagal in his tweet.

Nagal will be the sole representative from India in the men’s singles tennis event at Paris 2024, and he aims to build on his past experiences and strive for a medal this time.

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