Cameron Norrie Advances to Metz Quarter-Finals
Seventh seed Cameron Norrie reached the quarter-finals at the Moselle Open in Metz by defeating home favorite Arthur Cazaux in three sets. Norrie overcame a first-set loss to claim victory 6-7 (1), 7-6 (7), 6-2 after two hours and 49 minutes of play.
Norrie started strong by breaking Cazaux in the opening game, but the French player responded with a break in the sixth game and won the first set tie-break decisively. The second set was closely contested, with both players holding serve until Norrie won the tie-break to even the match. In the final set, the 30-year-old British player broke Cazaux’s serve twice to secure the win.
Novak Djokovic Reaches Athens Quarter-Finals
Novak Djokovic advanced to the quarter-finals of the Hellenic Championship in Athens by defeating Alejandro Tabilo for the first time. Djokovic won 7-6 (3), 6-1 on the hard courts, marking his 225th tour-level quarter-final appearance.
Chilean Alejandro Tabilo, ranked 89th globally, had previously beaten Djokovic twice on clay courts in Rome last year and Monte Carlo in April. However, Djokovic served 13 aces and faced only one break point, demonstrating dominant form.
"Seventh seed Norrie broke home hope Cazaux in the opening game."
"Djokovic served 13 aces and faced just one break point on his way to a 7-6 (3) 6-1 victory."
Summary: Cameron Norrie fought back to win in Metz while Novak Djokovic gained his first win over Alejandro Tabilo, both securing quarter-final spots in their respective tournaments.
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