Last Updated: February 18, 2023, 19:17 IST
Sumit Nagal went right down to Nicolas Moreno De Alboran in the Chennai Open semifinal (Sumit Nagal Twitter)
Arjun Khade and Jay Clarke gained the doubles remaining of Chennai Open ATP Challenger, whereas Sumit Nagal bowed out in singles semifinal
Sumit Nagal misplaced in straight units in opposition to Nicolas Moreno De Alboran in the semifinals because the Indian problem ended in the singles draw of the Chennai Open ATP Challenger match on Saturday.
Nagal, who got here by means of the qualifying rounds, went down 4-6 2-6 to his American opponent in 1 hour and 39 minutes.
The 25-year-old Nagal, who had returned very properly throughout his earlier matches, was put beneath strain by his opponent. For a change, De Alboran returned beautifully to place the Indian beneath strain.
The power-hitting American secured three service breaks in opposition to two for Nagal to grab the primary set.
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In the second set, De Alboran was dominant, serving properly and broke twice to win it, dropping solely two video games.
Meanwhile, Max Purcell beat Dane Sweeny 6-4 7-6 (3) in a battle of Australians to arrange a remaining in opposition to De Alboran.
Khade and Clarke win doubles title
India’s Arjun Khade teamed up with Jay Clarke of Great Britain to beat Sebastian Ofner and Nino Serdarusic 6-0 6-4 in the ultimate to say the doubles title.
Khade and Clarke had been dominant in the opening set, profitable it with out dropping a recreation. In the second, the 2 groups had been degree at 4-all. Clarke held serve in the ninth recreation earlier than the duo broke their opponents to safe the victory.
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Results: Men’s singles (Semifinals): Nicolas Moreno De Alboran (USA) beat Sumit Nagal (India) 6-4 6-2; Max Purcell (Australia) beat Dane Sweeny (Australia) 6-4 7-6.
Doubles (Final): Arjun Khade (India) and Jay Clarke (Britain) beat Sebastian Ofner (Austria) and Nino Serdarusic (Croatia) 6-0 6-4.
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