Sumit Nagal Loses to Borna Coric at Winston-Salem Open

Sumit Nagal, India's top singles tennis player, was eliminated in the first round of the Winston-Salem Open, losing to Croatia's Borna Coric in straight sets, 4-6, 2-6. The match, lasting just over an hour, showcased Nagal's struggle as he converted only one breakpoint while surrendering serve four times to his opponent. Despite a strong start, Nagal could not maintain his lead as Coric utilized his experience and effective shot placement to secure the win. In the doubles event, former junior national champion Dhakshineswar Suresh will compete with British partner Luca Pow after failing to qualify for the singles main draw. This loss adds to Nagal's experience as he prepares to lead India in the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Sweden. Coric, now set to face top-seed Sebastian Baez in the next round, expressed satisfaction with his performance and the conditions at the tournament.