Introduction
In a tough week for Indian tennis fans, Sumit Nagal’s ATP singles ranking has plunged to 233rd, marking his lowest position in nearly two years. Meanwhile, tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna has exited the ATP doubles top-50 for the first time in over 15 years. This development reflects both a changing of the guard and a decline in India’s elite tennis presence on the global stage.
Sumit Nagal’s Sharp Decline
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Nagal, 27, experienced a massive fall of 63 places in the latest rankings. The last time he was ranked outside the top 200 was in July 2023. His fall comes after a string of early exits on the ATP circuit and an inability to qualify for the 2025 French Open.
In January 2025, Nagal was still ranked inside the top-100 and had just completed a run of five consecutive Grand Slam main draw appearances. However, in the past five months, he has lost 142 places, plummeting from near his career-best of 68 (achieved in July 2024) to 233.
Bopanna’s Streak Ends After 15 Years
At 45, Rohan Bopanna is still considered one of the strongest doubles players from India. But after a lackluster French Open campaign, he dropped 20 spots to land at rank 53. This marks the first time since June 21, 2010, that he has been out of the top-50—a remarkable run for the former doubles world No. 1.
Bopanna made headlines in early 2024 for becoming the oldest world No. 1 in doubles. Even now, his serve remains one of the most feared weapons on the ATP Tour.
India’s Current Tennis Standings
The drop in rankings for both Nagal and Bopanna paints a sobering picture of India’s singles and doubles prospects. Here’s how other Indian players currently rank:
- Yuki Bhambri – Now India’s top-ranked doubles player at No. 35, after a 6-place jump.
- N Sriram Balaji – Ranked 72nd in doubles.
- Rithvik Bollipalli – Also at 72 in doubles.
- Vijay Sundar Prashanth – Ranked 100 in doubles.
In singles, there is a significant gulf between Sumit Nagal and the next best:
- Sasikumar Mukund – Ranked 430
- Karan Singh – Ranked 445
- Aryan Shah – Ranked 483
- Dev Javia – Ranked 621
Conclusion: A Time for Rebuilding
The dip in rankings for Sumit Nagal and Rohan Bopanna highlights the urgent need for revitalizing Indian tennis. While Bhambri is rising in doubles, India’s singles landscape looks weak. With the US Open 2025 approaching, fans and players alike will be hoping for a turnaround in form and fortune.
For a country with rich tennis history, this is a wake-up call—and perhaps a new beginning.
