Stockholm Open 2024: Quentin Halys vs Sumit Nagal preview, prediction, and where to watch
The Stockholm Open 2024 is underway and Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal is set to take on French player Quentin Halys in the Round of 32 on Wednesday, October 16. The ATP 250 event is being held at the prestigious Kungliga Tennishallen in Stockholm, Sweden, featuring some of the world’s best unseeded players. The match promises to be a closely contested affair as both players aim to make a mark in the tournament after inconsistent form throughout the season.
Nagal, currently ranked 83rd in the ATP singles rankings, will be looking to bounce back after a series of early exits. His opponent, Halys, ranked 100th, is also hoping to turn things around after his struggles on the ATP circuit. Both players have faced challenges in 2024, making this clash a critical one as they vie for a much-needed confidence boost.
Nagal has had a difficult season since his first-round exit at the 2024 Paris Olympics. After his Olympic campaign, he suffered early losses at the Cincinnati Masters, Winston-Salem Open, and US Open. His most recent outings at the China Open and Shanghai Masters also ended in disappointment, with Nagal failing to progress beyond the qualifiers.
On the other hand, Halys has a 4-5 record on hard courts this year. While he has maintained a 77.7 percent win rate on service games, his return game remains a weakness with just a 15.3 percent win rate. Like Nagal, Halys is also seeking redemption after early eliminations in his recent tournaments, including a Round of 128 exit at the US Open.
Quentin Halys vs Sumit Nagal Match Details
Match Details: Quentin Halys vs Sumit Nagal, Round of 32, Stockholm Open 2024
Date and time: Wednesday, October 16, 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Kungliga Tennishallen, Stockholm, Sweden
Quentin Halys vs Sumit Nagal Head-to-Head
Sumit Nagal and Quentin Halys have faced each other only once before, in 2019 at the Lyon Challenger, where Nagal secured a straight-set victory (6-3, 6-2) on clay.
Quentin Halys vs Sumit Nagal Prediction
Currently 83rd in the ATP rankings, Sumit Nagal has had a challenging year, struggling to find consistent success after his first-round exit at the Paris Olympics 2024. His French opponent, Quentin Halys, ranked 100th, is also searching for form after early exits in recent tournaments, including the US Open.
Nagal and Halys have faced each other once before, at the 2019 Lyon Challenger, where Nagal triumphed on clay in straight sets. However, this match will be played on a hardcourt, and both players have shown varying degrees of success on this surface. With Nagal ranked slightly higher, but Halys having more recent wins on hard courts, this match could be closely contested.
Despite Nagal’s recent struggles, his prior success against Halys and his better return game could give him a slight edge in this encounter. Nevertheless, Halys' consistent service game on hard courts might tilt the balance in his favor.
Prediction: Quentin Halys to win in three sets.
Where to watch the match?
As per the ATP Tour website, Tennis TV holds the rights to broadcasting in India. There will be live streaming on Tennis TV.