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Norrie saves match point in superb Montreal fightback

Norrie saves match point in superb Montreal fightback

Summary

Cameron Norrie made a strong comeback to beat Alex de Minaur at the Canadian Open tennis tournament, saving a match point and winning in three sets. Norrie will play Arthur Fils next, while many top men’s players have been eliminated. On the women’s side at the Toronto event, top players like Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek continue advancing.

Key Facts

  • Cameron Norrie was down a set and 5-2 against Alex de Minaur before winning 5-7, 7-6 (7-5), 6-1.
  • De Minaur had a match point but double-faulted (missed both serves).
  • The match lasted 2 hours and 52 minutes.
  • Norrie will face Arthur Fils in the next round.
  • After several early losses and withdrawals, Ben Shelton is the only top-10 men's player left in Montreal.
  • On the women’s side in Toronto, Aryna Sabalenka won to reach the fourth round and has lost only once on hard courts this year.
  • Iga Swiatek also advanced to the next round and will play Marta Kostyuk.
  • Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova was knocked out early, and Karolina Muchova did not play due to injury.
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