The thing your correspondent finds impressive about Sumit Nagal is that he looks more sculpted each time one meets him. That he converts and smacks inside-out forehands reflects the kind of game that’s dominating the men’s circuit. That’s real encouraging and that has been the cornerstone of India’s victorious Davis Cup campaigns in the past. But then, just two days ago Nagal was keenly watching David Ferrer brushing aside Saketh Myneni in straight sets. But first day and first show on the Davis Cup stage did showcase the kind of spirit that makes champions.

Source: Hindustan Times September 18, 2016 16:30 UTC