Sumit Nagal, India’s top-ranked singles player, was knocked out in the first round of the Geneva Open after struggling against Argentina’s Sebastian Baez.
Sumit Nagal, India’s top-ranked singles player, was knocked out in the first round of the Geneva Open after struggling against Argentina’s Sebastian Baez.
The world number 94 lost 6-7 (7) 3-6 against the Argentine, who specializes on clay courts, in a one-hour, 52-minute encounter here on Sunday.
“I’m gutted about the loss today. But good training for Roland Garros. “Paris next,” Nagal, who has qualified for the French Open, tweeted following the loss.
Nagal started strong, gaining an early 4-1 lead over Baez. He also had a set point.
However, world No. 19 Baez, who has already won two clay-court titles this season, demonstrated his class by forcing a tiebreaker with a stunning first serve.
In the second set, Baez relied on his excellent first serve and won in 38 minutes.
