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Sumit Nagal beats Joao Menezes to seal his first-ever main draw berth in US Open

Chandigarh, Aug 24 (UNI) Virtually on the brink of defeat after losing the first set and trailing 1-4 in the second set Sumit Nagal of India, ranked 190th staged a remarkable rally to overcame Joao Menezes of Brazil, ranked 210, in three setter third and final qualifying round in men's singles of the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York on Friday.
Sumit, who hails from Jhajjar in Haryana, recorded a well-deserved 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 verdict in two hours and 27 minutes. Sumit Nagal won total 108 points in comparision to 97 by his opponent.
Menezes fired nine aces and committed five double faults. Sumit was without any ace but committed four double faults. He won five out of 11 break points while his rival won three break points out of six.
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