Cameron Norrie rallies from one set down to reach his second consecutive final in Metz

Seventh seed Cameron Norrie staged a comeback to defeat Lorenzo Sonego 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 in two hours, securing a place in the Moselle Open final in Metz for the second consecutive year.

Match Summary

Sonego took control early, converting his second break point in the third game of the first set and holding serve to lead 3-1. The Italian closed out the set at love in the tenth game.

Norrie resisted pressure in the second set, saving two break points in the third game. He then broke Sonego’s serve in the fourth and eighth games to level the match 6-2.

In the final set, Norrie converted his sixth break point in the tenth game to clinch victory 6-4. This marks his third straight comeback win in Metz this week.

Player Reactions

“It’s always a battle when I play against Lorenzo. I have a lot of respect for him. He’s so passionate about tennis and came to fight. We both fought hard today, and I was really happy with my level in the third set. I played freely and had great support from the crowd,” said Norrie.

Next Opponent

Norrie will meet Learner Tien in the final after Tien defeated Vitaliy Sachko 6-1, 6-4, breaking twice in the opening set to dominate the match.

Career Context

The British player aims to capture his sixth career title out of 16 finals. His last tournament win came at Rio de Janeiro in 2023.

Author’s Summary

Norrie overcame another early setback in Metz, showing resilience and sharp form as he advanced to his second straight Moselle Open final.

ubitennis — 2025-11-07