Sumit Nagal Falls in Pre-Quarter Finals to Mariano Navone

India's top-ranked singles player, Sumit Nagal, was defeated by Argentine Mariano Navone in straight sets, with scores of 4-6 and 2-6. This loss prevents Nagal from facing Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals. Nagal, a clay court specialist, has qualified for the Paris Olympics starting July 26.

India's No.1 singles player, Sumit Nagal, faced a tough defeat against fourth-seeded Argentine Mariano Navone, losing in straight sets, 4-6, 2-6, on Thursday.

Nagal, who recently climbed five places in the ATP rankings to reach No. 68, missed a golden chance to potentially clash with legendary Spaniard Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals.

The Indian player, known for his clay court prowess, has now set his sights on the Paris Olympics, set to begin on July 26, marking this as his final tournament before the quadrennial event.