Bengaluru, Jan. 5 -- International tennis is set to return to the city with Sumit Nagal, currently India's No. 1-ranked singles player, leading the home challenge at the landmark 10th edition of the Bengaluru Open, one of the most prestigious ATP Challenger tournaments in the international calendar. The marquee event is scheduled to begin today at the iconic SM Krishna Tennis Stadium, according to a release.

Widely regarded as one of India's most accomplished singles players in recent times, Nagal brings a wealth of experience into the 2026 edition. His career highlights include representing India at the Olympic Games, serving as a mainstay of the Davis Cup team for over a decade, and reaching a career-high ATP singles ranking in the Top...