Updated On: 12 April, 2024 08:06 AM IST | Monte Carlo | PTI
However, he lost his serve twice in the final set. The Indian qualifier was behind 1-2 against seventh seed Rune in the second set, when the heavens opened up

Sumit Nagal; (inset) Holger Rune
Putting up a brave fight, India’s Sumit Nagal took a set off World No. 7 Holger Rune before losing his rain-hit second round match of the Monte Carlo Masters, here on Thursday.
In an impressive show of grit and gumption, Nagal threatened to spoil Rune’s party by taking the second set after the second round match, which was suspended due to rain on Wednesday, resumed.