Updated On: 08 April, 2024 07:41 PM IST | Monte Carlo | mid-day online correspondent
Nagal had also qualified for the Indian Wells Masters in March this year but fell to formidable Canadian Milos Raonic in the first round

Sumit Nagal (Pic: AFP)
Sumit Nagal on Monday became the first Indian player to win a singles main draw match at an ATP Masters event on clay when he shocked world number 38 Matteo Arnaldi in a gruelling three-set contest at Monte Carlo Masters qualifiers.
Nagal, who entered the Monte Carlo Masters qualifiers via qualifying route, erased a one-set deficit to turn the tables on his Italian opponent for a memorable 5-7 6-2 6-4 win in the first round. He will next take on world number seven Holger Rune from Denmark.