Historic Triumph: Sumit Nagal Wins First ATP Masters 1000 Clay Court Match
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Player | Sumit Nagal |
| Achievement | First Indian to win an ATP Masters 1000 match on clay courts |
| Tournament | Rolex Monte Carlo Masters 2024 |
| Date of Historic Win | April 8, 2024 |
| Opponent | Matteo Arnaldi (Italy) |
| Significance | Third victory over a top-50 player; secured main draw entry, joining Vijay Amritraj (1977) and Ramesh Krishnan (1982) |
| 2024 Performance | Win at Australian Open; broke into top 100 ATP rankings |
| Other Indian Representation | Rohan Bopanna (doubles with Matthew Ebden); Australian Open doubles title winner |