Ashutosh singh

Davis Cup World Group: India's top-ranked men's singles tennis player Sumit Nagal has pulled out of the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Sweden, citing a back issue which requires two weeks rest as advised by doctors.

Nagal took to social media on Monday to reveal his participation status in the Davis Cup. The 27-year-old made the first round exit in the US Open men's singles event after losing to the Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor.

Nagal, who withdrew from the men's doubles event at Flushing Meadows, said it was also due to the same back issue that has been bothering him for the past few weeks.