The wait was worth it for Sumit Nagal! The Indian tennis player recently broke new ground to beat the world’s 36th-ranked player as he scripted history at the Monte-Carlo Masters. But it’s not just him; his entire team, including Sascha Nensel, coach at the Nensel Academy, is happy with his recent accomplishments, which have helped him take the first step into the top 100 of the ranking ladder.

However, the question is who is the popular German tennis coach who has helped Nagal create history and a name for himself on the ATP circuit? Not only that, he also revealed the secret behind the hard work that helped him achieve success on the court.

Sumit Nagal’s coach, Sascha Nensel, reasons his ATP ranking reach 

At the Monte-Carlo Masters, Nagal defeated Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi in three sets to win his first-ever ATP Masters 1000 series match, marking a major turning point in his career. This accomplishment demonstrated Nagal’s quick rise in the tennis world and drove him to the 93rd spot in the ATP rankings.

Nagal has been training with German tennis coach Sascha Nensel to hone his abilities and accomplish his objectives in the professional game, and he has finally made his place in the top hundred ATP rankings, making everyone proud.

Although he is the first Indian player in 42 years to qualify for the event’s main draw, Nensel helped him with a plethora of experience and knowledge, helping him navigate the demands of the ATP tour and offering insightful advice to improve his game. While everyone was quite happy with the success he has been receiving on the court, his coach also highlighted the struggle behind it.

The 53-year-old coach said, “We need wins on the ATP Tour. We need to get fine ATP tournaments. We need to probably try to win one of those tournaments. We need to keep improving and improving the ranking. It’s not stopping right here. Now the work really starts and hopefully, the future will be good to us.” 

Renowned tennis coach Sascha Nensel, who founded an academy in the German town of Peine, is surrounded by a coaching staff that includes former Indian tennis player Somdev Devvarman and fitness instructor Milos Galecic. Furthermore, let’s dive into their major thoughts after grabbing a lot of attention in the tennis world.

Nensel on creating a Grand Slam way for Nagal 

The Indian tennis player achieved a noteworthy achievement last year when he won his first ATP Challenger Tour championship in over four years in Rome. He performed consistently, making it to the second round in four of the nine Challengers he entered in 2023; his most notable performance came in Rome.

Talking about the win last year, the German tennis coach stated, “It was an important win as it took him again close to playing Grand Slams. For sure, it’s also a big confidence boost after all those injuries.” Building on his achievements, he produced even more outstanding outcomes this year, gaining a highly sought-after place in the top 100 rankings.

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