Miami Open 2024: Sumit Nagal vs Gabriel Diallo preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming details

Published at :March 18, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Modified at :April 1, 2024 at 9:22 PM

(Courtesy : ATP Tour)

This is the first meeting between both players.

After a fortnight at Coachella Valley, action now shifts to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Garden, Florida. as the Qualifiers for Miami Open 2024 starts. India’s Sumit Nagal will take on Canada’s Gabriel Diallo on March 18 (Monday).

Nagal, who secured a spot in the main draw at Indian Wells courtesy of Rafael Nadal’s last-minute withdrawal, unfortunately, could not leave a mark as he was ousted in straight sets by Milos Raonic, a seasoned player from Diallo’s homeland.

Diallo, meanwhile, is looking to bounce back after not qualifying for Indian Wells. His last match was at the Delray Beach Open, where he was eliminated in the Round of 32 by Portugal’s Nuno Borges.

Sumit Nagal vs Gabriel Diallo Preview

Sumit Nagal’s journey in the 2024 tennis season has been a tale of highs and lows. After a remarkable performance at the Australian Open and securing victory at the ATP Challenger in Chennai, Nagal hit a rough patch. His aspirations at the ATP Bengaluru Open were unfulfilled, and he faced early exits at both the Dubai Tennis Championships and the Pune Open.

The Indian Wells Open presented an unexpected opportunity for Nagal when Rafael Nadal’s withdrawal opened a slot for him as a lucky loser. Despite this stroke of fortune, the challenge proved steep. Facing Milos Raonic, a player known for his powerful serve, Nagal found himself outpaced. Raonic’s relentless service games, often described as ‘launching rockets’, led to a decisive 6-3, 6-3 victory over Nagal.

Gabriel Diallo, the Canadian tennis player, has had a challenging start to the 2024 season. Despite his more than decent 9-5 win-loss record, he has yet to clinch a title this year. Currently ranked 133rd in the world, Diallo’s performance has been a mix of highs and lows.

Diallo’s last major appearance was at the Delray Beach Open, where he exited in the Round of 32, succumbing to a 4-6, 6-7 defeat against Portugal’s Nuno Borges.

Head-to-head records

Matches – 0

Sumit Nagal – 0

Gabriel Diallo – 0

Sumit Nagal and Gabriel Diallo have not yet had the opportunity to compete against each other. This season, Nagal has already made his mark by securing a title. Conversely, Diallo is striving to make his breakthrough into the Main Draw of an ATP Tournament. It’s a contrasting scenario, with Nagal enjoying success and Diallo still seeking to establish his presence.

Where and how to watch the live streaming and TV broadcast of Sumit Nagal vs Gabriel Diallo, Miami Open 2024 match in India?

Unfortunately, the Qualifiers won’t be live streamed and telecasted in India. However, you can read the match Report after the Match here.

Prediction

Both Gabriel Diallo and Sumit Nagal have shown commendable performances in their respective matches. However, if we were to lean towards a prediction, the statistics seem to favor Sumit Nagal.

Nagal has a slightly higher win percentage over the past 365 days (64.6% compared to Diallo’s 62%) and has also won a higher percentage of first sets (70.9% compared to Diallo’s 60.6%). Furthermore, Nagal has a stronger record in matches decided in straight sets (2-0), with a win percentage of 80.4% compared to Diallo’s 65.9%.

Result: Sumit Nagal to win in straights sets

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