Sumit Nagal, who made the main draw after winnnig two qualifying matches, lost to world no.41 Alex Michelsen 7-6 (10-8), 4-6, 2-6.

Despite taking the lead, Sumit Nagal exited the Auckland Open after falling to youngster Alex Michelsen 6-7 [8-10], 6-4, 6-2 in the first round on Monday.

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India's number one singles player Sumit Nagal qualified for the main draw of the ASB Classic, an ATP 250 event, with a straight set win over higher-ranked Frenchman Adrian Mannarino, here Sunday. The 26-year-old Indian, ranked 98th, faced a stiff resistance from the world number 66 before prevailing 7-6 (5) 6-3 in the final round of the qualifiers.

India's Sumit Nagal bowed out of the men's singles opening round at the Auckland Open ATP 250 event following a 7-6 (10-8), 4-6, 2-6 loss to Alex Michelsen on Monday. Nagal, who had entered the main draw of the competition,

Action in the lead up to the Australian Open turn to the ATP ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, as the players look to put themselves in the best possible shape to compete at the first Grand Slam of the year.