Sumit Nagal vs Alexander Bublik, Australian Open 2024 Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch India's First Round Match
Sumit Nagal (ranked 137th) is far behind Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan, who is ranked 27th in the world.
New Delhi: Sumit Nagal will be the cynosure of all eyes when the Indian takes on Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan in his first round match of the Australian Open 2024 in Melbourne on Monday. The 26-year-old from Jhajjar has just played in his second main draw of the Australian Open and qualified for the main draw after beating Slovakian Alex Molcan in the qualifying final last week. His only other two Grand Slam main draw qualifications came at the US Open in 2019 and 2020. India's entry into the Grand Slam main draw events comes from the doubles and mixed doubles categories. But when it comes to singles tennis (men and women), the country with a population of approximately 1.4 billion lags far behind compared to other countries. But the challenge for India's No. 1 would be daunting. Bublik is ranked 27th in the ATP rankings, compared to Nagal's 137th. Playing against an opponent almost 100 positions higher is never easy, but you never know.
Notably, the All India Tennis Federation (AITA) had reported that Nagal had denied the organizers a wildcard nomination. His qualification for the main draw of the 2024 Australian Open is a harsh blow to the AITA officials who denied him a wildcard nomination if the accusation was true. Last year, Nagal had won two ATP Challenger titles – Garden Open Rome and Tampere Open – to enter the top 150. Before that, Nagal had endured two tough years due to COVID-19 and hip surgery.
Head-to-head
Sumit Nagal and Alexander Bublik have never met before. This is their first match in an ATP Rankings event.
When and where will the Sumit Nagal vs Alexander Bublik match at the Australian Open 2024 take place?
Sumit Nagal will play Alexander Bublik in his opening round match at the 2024 Australian Open on Court 6 of Melbourne Park at 8.50am IST on Tuesday (January 16).
Which television channels will broadcast the Sumit Nagal vs Alexander Bublik match live at the Australian Open 2024?
The first round match between Sumit Nagal and Alexander Bublik at the Australian Open 2024 will be broadcast live on Sony Sports channels. Sony Sports Network is the official broadcaster of the 2024 Australian Open in India.
Where can you watch the Sumit Nagal vs Alexander Bublik match live at the Australian Open 2024?
Live streaming of the Sumit Nagal vs Alexander Bublik match at the Australian Open 2024 will be available on the Sony LIV app and website in India.