Nagal is one of those players who has excelled here and then carried that success into their professional careers. I’m confident he’ll make the most of this opportunity, said Sunil Yajaman, Tournament Director of the Bengaluru Open and KSLTA Joint Secretary.
Nagal won his first ATP Challenger title at this tournament in 2017 and has since had a prosperous career. In his previous two appearances at this tournament, in 2018 and 2020, he reached the quarterfinals and pre-quarterfinals, respectively.
The DafaNews Bengaluru Open has always held special meaning for me because it is where I won my first Challenger. I’m grateful and excited to be able to compete in the tournament again because good memories, good vibes, and playing in front of an energetic audience are always enjoyable. I am grateful to KSLTA for providing me with a wild card to this prestigious event, and I intend to make the most of it Nagal stated.
Nagal will compete in a crowded singles field that includes former World No. 10 Lucas Pouille and last year’s champion Chun-hsin Tseng.The Bengaluru Open has also signed a three-year agreement with leading sports news and analysis portal DafaNews, which will see DafaNews promote the growth of the sport in the city and across the country.
The qualifiers will be held on February 19 and 20, with the main draw beginning on February 20.
