For the last decade or so, the India tennis scene has been on a decline, at least in the singles. We’ve had a the likes of Yuki Bhambri and Somdev Devvarman in this period, but that was just not enough for the sport to grow in the country. Now there’s Sumit Nagal, who’s fresh from a first round with at the Australian Open, but what about the others.
Addressing this very issue after his win over Alexander Bublik on Tuesday, Sumit did not mince his words and said that he wants to change the tennis system in the country. On being asked to elaborate, Sumit said, “If you look at it, there was a time where we had a lot of singles players playing in the slams.
“I feel like we are missing quite a bit in the last few years, & my goal is to change that in the next years, when I stop tennis, whenever I stop tennis, I hope I can put an impact on the country where we can change the system & have people playing in the singles draw as well.”
Also Read:
On the Edge: Uncertainty looms over India’s visit to Pakistan in Davis Cup clash
Setback for Sumit Nagal, AITA refuses to send wildcard nomination for Australian Open
India’s best sporting moments from 2023 ft. Rohan Bopanna
Sumit Nagal, Ankita Raina in Australian Open 2024 qualifying entry list
And it’s no rocket science to develop the sport in the country, that has seen the rise of badminton, wrestling and shooting in the last few years. Sumit said, “First to have more tournaments in the country, bring coaches in, better facilities. Just a better system, I would say.
“Why are all tennis players – singles I’m talking about – going outside India & living outside India to give themselves a chance? We should ask why. Like I said, of course, we can sit here all day & talk about it. But in a simple word I will just say it’s change the system. That’s it.”
The post Sumit Nagal highlights what’s wrong with Indian tennis system; Read if you didn’t know already appeared first on Inside Sport India.