He praised Sumit Nagal, who defeated world number three player Roger Federer in the first set in the first round of the US Open. Former World No.1 Roger Federer of Switzerland praised the Indian player after defeating Sumit Nagal in the first round of the fourth Grand Slam US Open of the year. Nagal won the first set 6-4 against Federer in the first round of the US Open. However, in the next three sets, they suffered a 1-6, 2-6, 4-6 defeat to world number 3 Federer.

The 22-year-old Nagal became the first tennis player since 2003 to win against Federer in the first set of the US Open. This is the fourth time in 20 years that an Indian tennis player has won a set in a Grand Slam.Federer praised Nagal after the match, saying, “It is never easy to come out on the court and give your best. You dream of playing on the big stage, live for it and play on the big stage and he did it all well Done with. “

The 20-time Grand Slam winner also said, “I think he has maintained consistency in his game.”

The Swiss player, who has won the US Open title five times, also said that Nagal has done well on the clay court.