Sumit Nagal attracts world No 128 Bradley Klahn in 2020 US Open opener

India’s primary singles participant Sumit Nagal drew American Bradley Klahn in his US Open first spherical and a victory would possibly pit him in opposition to world quantity three Dominic Thiem within the subsequent spherical.

It is going to be second straight US Open singles foremost draw for Nagal, who got here by means of the qualifiers final yr and performed a memorable match in opposition to iconic Roger Federer.     

Nagal is ranked six locations larger than Klahn at 122 however the skilled American will compete in dwelling circumstances.     

Nagal is coming into the event after reaching quarterfinals on the Prague Open, a Challenger Tour occasion.     

India’s subsequent best-ranked Prajnesh Gunneswaran missed out on making the principle draw as he was within the alternate checklist and wanted extra withdrawals to make it. 

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