Cameron Norrie Loses in Paris Masters Round of 16
British No.2 Cameron Norrie was defeated 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 by Valentin Vacherot at the Paris Masters on October 30. This loss came shortly after Norrie's impressive victory over World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz just a day earlier.
Unsteady Performance Against Vacherot
Norrie, 30, had shown great resilience in his previous match, coming from a set down to beat the top seed Carlos Alcaraz. He called that win the "biggest win" of his career since it was his first ever against a current World No. 1.
However, against Vacherot, Norrie was unable to capitalize on five break point opportunities throughout the match. Vacherot converted his only break point in the fifth game of the second set, which proved decisive.
Match Highlights
- Vacherot held firm on serve after breaking Norrie.
- Norrie failed to break back despite two chances in the eighth game.
- Vacherot served out the match to reach the quarter-finals.
“The match against Alcaraz was the biggest win of my career,” Norrie said.
Context and Current Form
This defeat means Norrie has yet to reach the quarter-final stage at a singles event since Wimbledon. Meanwhile, Vacherot continues his impressive run with his 10th consecutive win at Masters events, building on his Shanghai Masters victory earlier this month.
Additional Notes
- Vacherot, from Monaco, has been a significant surprise in recent Masters tournaments.
- His victory over Norrie adds to his growing momentum on the ATP tour.
Author's summary: Cameron Norrie’s strong performance against Alcaraz was overshadowed by a loss to Valentin Vacherot, who extended his Masters winning streak to ten matches.