Tennis participant Sumit Nagal has lastly obtained his visa to journey to China for the Australian Open Playoff, scheduled to start on November 24 in Chengdu.
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India’s top-ranked male tennis player Sumit Nagal has lastly obtained his visa to journey to China for the Australian Open Playoff, scheduled to start on November 24 in Chengdu.
“An enormous thanks to @Media_SAI, @MEAIndia, @China_Amb_India and @ChinaSpox_India for his or her immediate assist in serving to me safe the visa in time,” he posted on ‘X’ late on Thursday (November 13, 2025) evening.
The 27-year-old from Jhajjar, Haryana had on Tuesday (November 11, 2025) sought urgent intervention from the Chinese Embassy after his visa software was rejected with none clarification.
Chinese language Overseas Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian later mentioned that China points visas to athletes from all nations, together with India, in accordance with legal guidelines and rules.
He expressed hope that the “particular person involved” would submit all required documentation to the Chinese language Embassy in a well timed method.
The Playoff occasion provides regional gamers a pathway into the principle draw of the 2026 Australian Open.
Nagal, at present ranked 275 within the newest ATP standings, is India’s highest-ranked singles participant.
Having slipped out of the highest 100, he can now not acquire direct entry into Grand Slam occasions and should depend on wild playing cards or qualifying rounds.
He performed within the Australian Open important draw final 12 months, dropping within the opening spherical, and fell within the qualifiers at each Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
Nagal was additionally instrumental in India’s Davis Cup win over Switzerland earlier this 12 months, securing victories in each his singles matches in opposition to lower-ranked opponents.
Revealed – November 14, 2025 11:57 am IST
