Nagal bows out of Trieste Challenger

New Delhi, Jul 12 (PTI) Sumit Nagal's superb run at the Trieste Challenger came to an end with a straight set semifinal defeat against fellow qualifier Matej Dodig in the Italian city on Saturday.

Nagal saved a match point in his last-four clash but eventually lost the contest 3-6 4-6 to his Croatian rival, who is ranked 368.

The Indian tennis player earned Euro 7225 as prize money and 25 ranking points for his main draw run at the clay court event.

Nagal's good show will help him jump 10 places to 286 when the fresh rankings will be issued on Monday. PTI AT AH AH