In Tennis, India’s Sumit Nagal defeated Alexander Klintcharov of New Zealand 1-6, 6-3, 6-1 in the Men’s singles Qualifiers of the ASB Classic tournament in Auckland today. He will be up against Adrian Mannarino of France in the final qualifying round tomorrow.

The ASB Classic has been held in Auckland since 1956. Played in the week prior to the Australian Open, the ATP 250 event is a crucial step in preparation for the year’s first Grand Slam tournament.