Norrie Secures First Victory Since April
British number two Cameron Norrie has halted a six-match losing streak, defeating Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4, 6-1 in the opening round of the Mifel Open in Los Cabos, Mexico. This victory marks Norrie’s first win on the ATP Tour since the Madrid Open in April.
The win provides a necessary shift in momentum for the 28-year-old, who has struggled with form throughout the summer, including a first-round exit at Wimbledon against qualifier Michael Zheng. Currently ranked 39th in the ATP rankings, Norrie has fallen outside the top 30 for the first time this year.
Match Performance and Next Steps
Despite a shaky start in the first set—where he was broken twice, including in the opening game—Norrie stabilized his performance. He dominated the second set, dropping only five points on his serve and securing two breaks of serve against the American. Norrie, who previously won his first ATP title at this venue in 2021, will face either James Duckworth or Aidan Mayo in the last 16.
Boulter Exits Citi Open
In contrast to Norrie’s progress, British number two Katie Boulter was eliminated in the first round of the Citi Open in Washington DC. Boulter fell to American Ashlyn Krueger in a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 defeat. This result extends Boulter's current losing streak to four matches, a difficult stretch characterized by a loss of momentum in the deciding set, where she managed only four points after leading 2-0.
