With its vivid red clay courts and stunning views of the crystal-clear Mediterranean Sea, the ATP Monte Carlo Masters boasts one of the most attractive venues of any tennis competition. After winning in the qualifying round this year, Sumit Nagal, who had a taste of its magnificence, referred to the arena as one of the most exquisite tennis facilities globally.
In the first round of the ATP 1000 tournament in Monte Carlo on Monday, the 93rd-ranked Indian overcame an early set deficit to defeat world No. 38 Matteo Arnaldi, the 23-year-old Italian with great promise, 5-7, 6-2, 6-4. This set up a matchup with world No. 7 Holger Rune.
After advancing through the qualifying rounds, Nagal triumphed in the Masters main event, marking yet another noteworthy achievement in his incredible season, which has already seen him defeat a seeded opponent at the Australian Open and climb into the top 100.