Cameron Norrie Battles Back to Reach Metz Final
Seventh seed Cameron Norrie overcame a one-set deficit to defeat Lorenzo Sonego 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 in a two-hour match at the Moselle Open in Metz.
Match Overview
- Sonego grabbed an early lead by converting his second break point in the third game and held serve to take the first set 6-4.
- Norrie saved two break points in the third game of the second set, then broke twice to win it 6-2.
- In the decider, Norrie converted his sixth break point in the tenth game to secure the 6-4 final set.
Player Performance
This marks the third consecutive match in Metz where Norrie came from behind to win. He now aims to capture his sixth career title after 16 finals, having last won in Rio de Janeiro 2023.
“It’s always a battle when I play against Lorenzo, I have a lot of respect for him. He is so passionate about tennis and he showed that he came to fight and we both fought today. I was really happy with my level in the third set. I was playing free and had a lot of support from the crowd,” said Norrie.
Upcoming Final
Norrie will face Learner Tien in the final. Tien advanced by defeating Vitaliy Sachko 6-1, 6-4, breaking twice in the second and fourth games of the first set to secure a commanding win.
Summary: Cameron Norrie demonstrated resilience by overturning a first-set loss and securing his place in the Metz final, aiming for his sixth career title with strong support from the crowd.