Cameron Norrie Advances to Metz Quarter-finals
Seventh seed Cameron Norrie advanced to the last eight at the Moselle Open in Metz by defeating home favorite Arthur Cazaux in a three-set battle. Norrie won 6-7 (1), 7-6 (7), 6-2 after nearly three hours of intense play.
Match Highlights
- Norrie broke Cazaux in the opening game, but the French player quickly responded with a break in the sixth game.
- Cazaux dominated the tie-break to claim the first set.
- The second set was closely contested, both players holding serve until Norrie edged out in the tie-break to level the match.
- In the final set, Norrie broke Cazaux’s serve twice to secure the victory.
Previous Performance
Just last week, Norrie upset world number one Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris Masters, demonstrating strong form entering Metz.
Novak Djokovic Reaches Athens Quarter-finals
Top seed Novak Djokovic defeated Alejandro Tabilo at the Hellenic Championship in Athens, marking his first victory over the Chilean player.
Match Context
- Tabilo, ranked 89th globally, had defeated Djokovic in both their previous encounters on clay courts in Rome and Monte Carlo.
- Djokovic served 13 aces and faced only one break point, winning 7-6 (3), 6-1 on the hard courts of Athens.
- This win secured Djokovic his 225th tour-level quarter-final appearance.
"Djokovic served 13 aces and faced just one break point on his way to a 7-6 (3) 6-1 victory."
Author's summary: Cameron Norrie and Novak Djokovic advanced to quarter-finals in Metz and Athens respectively, showcasing resilience and strong serving under pressure.