Sumit Nagal's US Open 2026 campaign ends in qualifying round after loss to France's Arthur Gea
India’s Sumit Nagal ’s US Open campaign ended in the qualifying round after he lost in straight sets to France’s Arthur Gea in New York.
The top-seeded Frenchman won 6-3, 7-6(4) to move into the second round, while Nagal’s wait for another Grand Slam main-draw appearance continues.
Nagal’s Grand Slam struggle continues
The defeat means Nagal has now missed out on the main draw at seven consecutive Grand Slam tournaments . His last appearance in a major main draw came at the 2025 Australian Open, where he was beaten in the opening round.
The top-seeded Frenchman won 6-3, 7-6(4) to move into the second round, while Nagal’s wait for another Grand Slam main-draw appearance continues.
Nagal’s Grand Slam struggle continues
The defeat means Nagal has now missed out on the main draw at seven consecutive Grand Slam tournaments . His last appearance in a major main draw came at the 2025 Australian Open, where he was beaten in the opening round.
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