Pune: India will have a single entry in men’s tennis in Tokyo, after all.
Sumit Nagal, based on his world ranking 144 on June 14, the date at which ranking is considered, making cuts after a series of withdrawals.
Nagal also has the opportunity to double display, giving its combined rating with Rohan Bopanna, the highest Indian people in doubles, making wounds.
The last time India had an entry in Single in a match in London 2012 when Somdev Devvarman and Vishnu Vardhan competed.
“I know it (cut) will fall.
Things are a little different this year, compared to other Olympics.” Even so, I was very happy that I entered.
Get the chance to wear Indian colors and represent the country in Single Lottery, I can’t complain much about it, “said Nagal.
There is no word that can express my emotions.
Real feelings qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.
Be thankful for all your support …
https://t.co/TQRWKPEGBB- Sumit Nagal (@nagalsumit) 1626437732000The The 23-year-old player said he would give the best shots to win the medal.
“In tennis there is possible.
What are the opportunities? Nobody knows, “he said.” Will I go and do the best in court, will I give me 100 percent in court? That is for sure.
That is the things I look forward to and have in my mind.
“Nagal will also get a priority entry in doubles because the ITF Olympic qualification system gives priority to singles in place.
It means nominees of Bopanna and Divir Sharan, ranked 38 and 75 each on June 14, standing withdrawn even though it has a higher combined rating .
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It has become a source of heart burns for double players on the tour, but itf said it was guided by IOC Digtat.
“There had been a single priority in the previous game in the previous game.
There is a direction of the IOC to help keep the number of athletes on the site as close as possible with the agreed quota, “said an ITF spokesman.
Tennis entries have been limited to 86 each for men and women, combining single and double.