Australian Open 2025: Sumit Nagal’s campaign ends in first round, Indian tennis star loses to world No. 25 Tomas Machac

Sumit Nagal's campaign at the Australian Open 2025 ended in the first round after the Indian tennis star lost to world no. 25 Tomas Machac in straight sets in men's singles on Sunday. Nagal failed to capitalise on his chances, losing 3-6, 1-6, 5-7 to his opponent form Czech Republic, who dominated with his superior consistency and precision.

Nagal, ranked 91st, started the match confidently, dropping just two points in his first three service games. However, a double fault and a string of forced and unforced errors saw him lose his serve in the seventh and ninth games, handing Machac the opening set.

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In the second set, Nagal had an early chance to break Machac in the opening game, but the Czech player held firm, saving the breakpoint. From there, Machac seized control, wrapping up the set in just 36 minutes as Nagal struggled to keep up.

Trailing by two sets, Nagal mounted a spirited fightback in the third set, securing an early break and racing to a 3-0 lead, which he extended to 5-3. However, a flurry of errors, including another double fault, allowed Machac to stage a comeback with a crucial break.

The Czech player capitalised on the momentum, closing out the match and ending Nagal's campaign. Last year, Nagal made headlines by reaching the Australian Open main draw through the qualifiers and stunning higher-ranked Alexander Bublik in the first round before bowing out in the second.

India's singles campaign ends at AO 2025 This time, his early exit against Machac marks the end of India's campaign in the singles event. However, Indian representation continues in the doubles category.

Last year’s men’s doubles champion Rohan Bopanna, who clinched the title with Australia's Matthew Ebden, will pair up with Colombia’s Nicolas Barrientos this year.

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