Sumit Nagal rises to career-best 159 in ATP rankings

The 22-year-old from Haryana ended runners up in the Banja Luka ATP Challenger following a first round appearance at the US Open last month.

'I had thoughts of giving up': Sumit Nagal reflects back on his tennis career

Though the match against Federer made him a recognisable name in his homeland, Nagal said he has not been approached by any new sponsors.

Bhagat took to Twitter to applaud Nagal's first set win against Federer.

Nagal showed great zeal and even managed to overpower Federer in the first set.

Nagal became only the fourth Indian to win a set in the main draw of a Grand Slam tournament in the last 20 years.

Sumit's mother and sister were thrilled about what he achieved on the hardcourt.

The 22-year-old became the fourth player to take the opening set against Federer at the US Open.

Dissecting the game of his newest opponent, the 38-year-old Federer said the Indian's game seems like the one of a clay-court specialist.

India's Sumit Nagal, after clinching the first set in his US Open draw debut suffered defeat against tennis great Roger Federer.

Roger Federer bounced back from a shaky start to keep a perfect record.