Cameron Norrie Advances to Metz Quarter-Finals
Seventh seed Cameron Norrie reached the quarter-finals at the Moselle Open in Metz, defeating local player Arthur Cazaux in three sets. The match lasted two hours and 49 minutes, with Norrie winning 6-7 (1), 7-6 (7), 6-2.
Norrie broke Cazaux’s serve in the opening game, but the French player responded with a break in the sixth game and secured the first set by dominating the tie-break. The second set remained close, as both players held serve before Norrie ultimately edged ahead and evened the match. In the final set, the 30-year-old broke Cazaux twice to close out the win.
Novak Djokovic Reaches Athens Quarter-Finals
Top seed Novak Djokovic defeated Alejandro Tabilo to reach the quarter-finals of the Hellenic Championship in Athens. Djokovic secured a 7-6 (3), 6-1 victory on the hard courts.
Djokovic faced a challenger with a strong record against him—Chilean Tabilo, ranked 89th, had won their previous two meetings on clay in Rome and Monte Carlo. However, Djokovic served 13 aces and faced only one break point, claiming his 225th tour-level quarter-final.
"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 and Novak Djokovic both progressed to the quarter-finals of their respective tournaments with hard-fought victories, showcasing resilience and strong serve performances.