Cameron Norrie makes a comeback at Moselle Open after injury break. © X.com (@PresagiosDelChe)
Metz, France – British tennis star Cameron Norrie broke a months-long dry spell on the ATP Tour, securing his first win since July by defeating Spain’s Roberto Carballes Baena in a thrilling three-set match at the Moselle Open. Norrie, currently the British number two, rallied from a set and a breakdown to pull off a comeback, ultimately winning 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.
Norrie’s win is a major milestone, marking his first Tour victory since the Swedish Open in July, where he beat Jozef Kovalik in the first round. Following a forearm injury that kept him sidelined from major events, including the Olympics and US Open, the 29-year-old has been eager to regain momentum. “I was happy with the way I turned it around, and it’s nice to get a win,” Norrie shared in a post-match interview.
Norrie to Face Grigor Dimitrov Next
Now ranked 57th in the world, Norrie is set for a challenging second-round clash against Bulgarian third seed Grigor Dimitrov on Wednesday. Norrie and Dimitrov have faced off before, with the Bulgarian holding a slight edge in their head-to-head encounters, making this upcoming match one to watch.
High Stakes at Moselle Open as ATP Finals Loom
With just days to go until the ATP Finals in Turin, competition is heating up in Metz. Top players like Norway’s Casper Ruud and Russia’s Andrey Rublev are in action, both vying for one of the three remaining slots in the Finals, which begin on Sunday. The fight for these coveted spots is tight, with Novak Djokovic currently ranked sixth, Ruud at seventh, Alex de Minaur at eighth, and Rublev at ninth, all in the running.
While Djokovic opted to skip the Metz tournament, De Minaur is the top seed at the Serbia Open, aiming to strengthen his ATP Finals bid. With intense battles across tournaments, the race for Turin promises thrilling matches and high-stakes drama.
Stay tuned for updates as the Moselle Open continues, and don’t miss Cameron Norrie’s journey as he aims to make a deep run in Metz.
