Nagal's Battle and India's Rising Tennis Stars

Seasoned Indian player Sumit Nagal faced a challenging match against junior French Open champion Niels McDonald at the Platzmann Open in Germany. Unranked McDonald, playing as a wild card, outperformed the experienced Nagal in a match spanning two days due to weather disruptions.

Nagal, ranked 307, struggled against the 17-year-old's aggressive play, ultimately losing 2-6, 6-4, 4-6. Despite splitting the first two sets, Nagal couldn't maintain his momentum, losing out in a game where McDonald saved six out of nine breakpoints.

Elsewhere, Dhakshineshwar Suresh, a reserve player for India's Davis Cup squad, showcased his potential despite falling short against Eliot Spizzirri in the Lexington Open. Meanwhile, Karan Singh bowed out of the President's Cup in Kazakhstan, closing his run in the quarterfinals.

(With inputs from agencies.)