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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who became the first Indian to enter the second round of Grand Slam Singles event in the last 7 years?
A
Sumit Nagal
B
Prajnesh Gunneswaran
C
Leander Paes
D
Yuki Bhambri
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal scripted history by becoming the first Indian since 2013 to win a grand slam game and enter the second round of the US Open. Somdev Devvarman was the last Indian to reach the second round of the US Open’s men’s singles event.

Detailed explanation-2: -UPSC Mains Who became the first Indian to win a Grand Slam singles main draw match in seven years? Notes: Indian ace Tennis player Sumit Nagal became the first Indian to win a Grand Slam singles main draw match in seven years. The 23-year old entered the second round of the ongoing US Open tournament.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sumit Nagal becomes first Indian to win a Grand Slam singles’ match in 7 years.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mahesh Bhupathi, in full Mahesh Shrinivas Bhupathi, (born June 7, 1974, Chennai, India), Indian tennis player who was one of the most dominant doubles players in the sport’s history. With his victory in the mixed doubles event at the 1997 French Open, he became the first Indian to win a Grand Slam title.

Detailed explanation-5: -75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No. 24-Ramanathan Krishnan becomes first Indian to reach semifinal of a Grand Slam event at Wimbledon in 1960.

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