Flushing Meadows (New York), Aug 27 (UNI) Playing the most important first Grand Slam match of his career that too against legendary third seed Roger Federer of Switzerland, qualifier Sumit Nagal of India put up a great fight before losing in four-setter in the US Open at the Arthur Ashe Stadium here on Monday night.
Roger Federer won 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. He won the match with a service winner.
Though young Nagal lost, he did not disappoint those who turned out to witness the match. The Jhajjar born Haryana player did not hesitate to play his strokes and serving well. In fact his campaign in his first-ever main draw of Grand Slam, was heart-warming as he won the first set against experienced Federer.