Bengaluru Open: Sumit Nagal storms into Round 2

Bengaluru, February 13 Sumit Nagal’s power and precision was too hot to handle for Geoff Blancaneaux as the second-seeded Indian entered the second round of the Bengaluru Open with a smooth win here today. Nagal, who won the Chennai Open...

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Updated At : 02:31 PM Feb 14, 2024 IST

Bengaluru, February 13

Sumit Nagal’s power and precision was too hot to handle for Geoff Blancaneaux as the second-seeded Indian entered the second round of the Bengaluru Open with a smooth win here today.

Nagal, who won the Chennai Open on Sunday, waltzed past his French opponent 6-2 6-2 in 1 hour and 28 minutes. Nagal, who recently broke into ATP top-100, will face Coleman Wong of Hong Kong in the next round.

Earlier, top-seeded Italian Lucas Nardi defeated a fighting qualifier Dan Added of France 3-6 6-3 7-6 (0). Former world No. 25 Vasek Pospisil of Canada fought past Eric Vanshelboim 7-6(2) 3-6 6-4, Tristan Boyer upset world No. 17 Bernard Tomic 3-6 6-3 6-3.