First indian

World Ranked No: Sumit Nagal roared in glory on Tuesday when the Indian tennis sensation won the first round of the Australian Open and became the first Indian male player since Ramesh Krishnan in 1989 to beat a seeded player at a Grand Slam.

The 26-year-old, who had faced disappointment three years ago at Melbourne Park, delivered a stellar performance to advance to the second round with a 6-4, 6-2, 7-6(7-5) against the world No. 27 Bublik in two hours and 38 minutes to enter the second round.

Nagal dominated the proceedings, breaking early in the first and second sets. The third set brought its share of drama as Bublik fought back, forcing a tie-breaker. The Indian, however, maintained composure, ultimately securing victory after a double fault from his opponent.