08 March,2024 07:38 AM IST | Indian Wells | PTI
Sumit Nagal and Rafael Nadal
Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal has advanced to the main draw of the BNP Paribas Open as a âlucky loser' after Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal withdrew from the event citing lack of readiness to play at the highest level.
The 26-year-old Nagal had lost in the second round of the qualifying tournament, but got the big break as he was the highest ranked player in that draw.
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He is currently placed 101st in the ATP rankings and was entitled to go through in case of a last-minute main draw withdrawal.
The Indian will take on Canada's Milos Raonic, a 2016 Wimbledon finalist who is on protected rankings.
Players injured for a minimum of six months can seek a protected ranking, which is an average of their ranking during the first three months of injury.
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