Sumit Nagal exit this year’s US Open after a defeat from world number three Dominic Thiem during the second round of the tournament in Athur Ashe stadium of New York on Thursday.

Playing against the second seeded Austrian, the Indian lost in straight sets to Thiem, who celebrated his 27th birthday with a commanding performance in the second round of US Open.

Thiem, this year’s Australian Open finalist, had said that he has seen videos of Nagal’s game and knew that he has a ripping forehand. Well prepared, he came out with a clear strategy of not giving many balls on the forehand side of the Indian.

Nagal came into the contest after giving India a rare singles main draw match win at a Grand Slam but it was always going to be a daunting task for him to challenge someone who has made two French Open finals.

After the game Nagal tweeted, “Thank you 2020 US Open. Lot to learn. Going to keep working hard! Thanks for all the support everyone.”