India's top-ranked tennis player, Sumit Nagal, put up a valiant fight against Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of the Men's Singles event at Wimbledon. Despite a strong comeback in the second set, Nagal ultimately lost the match after an exhausting 2 hours and 48 minutes. With this defeat, Nagal becomes the first Indian since 2019 to exit the Wimbledon singles main draw in the first round.
Wimbledon, the famous grass court tennis tournament, is set to commence on July 1st with top players from around the world. Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning Wimbledon singles champion, will be looking to defend his title against tough competition from the likes of Novak Djokovic, who is making his return after a knee injury. In the women's category, all eyes will be on world no. 1 Iga Swiatek as she aims to capture her first Wimbledon title. In doubles, Indian players Sumit Nagal, Rohan Bopanna, and N Sriram Balaji will also be showcasing their skills.