Felix Gill Triumphs Over Sumit Nagal in Thrilling Tennis Match

In an intense match at the Maha Open ATP Challenger, Felix Gill triumphed over Sumit Nagal, winning 7-6(4), 0-6, 6-3. The match lasted nearly 2 hours and 40 minutes, showcasing thrilling tennis. Gill's victory avenged a previous loss to Nagal, while other notable results included Edas Butvilas's swift win and Masamichi Imamura's upset over Jay Clarke. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Indian wildcard Manas Dhamne in the upcoming quarter-finals.

By Narendra Chaudhary Feb 26, 2026, 22:02 IST

Felix Gill Triumphs Over Sumit Nagal in Thrilling Tennis Match

In a gripping showdown, Britain's Felix Gill emerged victorious against India's Sumit Nagal, winning 7-6(4), 0-6, 6-3 after a lengthy battle that lasted 2 hours and 37 minutes. This match secured Gill a spot in the quarter-finals of the Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 Men's Tennis Championship.

The tournament is organized by the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in collaboration with the Department of Sports and Youth Services, Government of Maharashtra, along with PCMC, PMC, and PMDTA. It is sponsored by the Pune Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (PMRDA) and is being held at the Shiv Chhatrapati Kreeda Sankul, Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium.

Nagal initially took the lead in the first set, breaking Gill's serve twice. However, the set went to a tie-breaker, which Gill won. In the second set, Nagal dominated, delivering a bagel to Gill. With the match tied at one set each, Gill regained his composure in the final set, securing a crucial break to clinch the match, avenging his earlier defeat to Nagal in Chennai two weeks prior.

Other Key Results

Lithuania's eighth seed Edas Butvilas showcased an impressive performance, defeating qualifier Tung-Lin Wu from Chinese Taipei with a score of 6-3, 6-0 in just 58 minutes. Butvilas controlled the match from the start, not allowing his opponent to find any rhythm in the second set.

Imamura Causes Major Upset

In a surprising turn of events, Japanese qualifier Masamichi Imamura defeated second seed Jay Clarke from Great Britain with a score of 6-2, 6-4 in 1 hour and 19 minutes. Imamura played aggressively, taking advantage of key break-point opportunities to secure a straight-sets victory.

Indian Hopes Rest on Manas Dhamne in Quarter-finals

Looking ahead to the quarter-finals scheduled for Friday, Indian fans will be cheering for local wildcard Manas Dhamne, who is set to face Croatia's Duje Ajdukovic at 3 PM.