Cameron Norrie had many issues against Holger Rune but the Brit was able to survive the clash winning 7-6(5) 4-6 6-4. Norrie was the overwhelming favourite ...
The final set had Rune getting the first break point but he was unable to use it and actually lost his serve in the very next game. In the tiebreak, Norrie proved a bit more consistent from the baseline and that was all he needed to win it 7-5. Rune actually took the first break leading Norrie 4-2 in the opening set but the Brit was able to battle back and force a tiebreak.
Cameron Norrie battled past Holger Rune 7-6(5) 4-6 6-4 in a tight first round match at the Cincinnati Masters to set up an all-British clash with Andy ...
But, Rune broke back with the match looking like it was going to a tie-break. Sixteen countries will battle it out for the trophy, and have been divided into four groups of four nations. It was Norrie who edged the tiebreak 7-5 to the frustration of Rune who threw his racquet in frustration and used his anger to break immediately at the start of the second set.
Cameron Norrie reached the second round at the Western & Southern Open for the first time Monday, overcoming #NextGenATP Dane Holger Rune 7-6(5), 4-6, ...
In other action, Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut rallied past Argentine Francisco Cerundolo 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-2 in two hours and 42 minutes. Rune, who advanced to the second round in Montreal last week, was making his debut in Cincinnati. The Dane has enjoyed a breakthrough season, highlighted by his first tour-level title in Munich. The 19-year-old is currently fourth in the Pepperstone ATP Live Race To Milan as he looks to qualify for the Intesa Sanpaolo Next Gen ATP Finals for a second consecutive year. Norrie, who is making his third appearance at the ATP Masters 1000 event, now leads the 19-year-old 2-0 in their ATP Head2Head series, having defeated the World No. 29 en route to his fourth tour-level title in Lyon in May. The 26-year-old will face former World No. 3 Stan Wawrinka or countryman Andy Murray in a standout second-round match.
The ATP Masters Cincinnati has long been dubbed a premier event, which is evident by the field that has been amassed this week. Tennis expert Mike Spector ...
Dimitrov owns a 2-1 career edge over Shapovalov, with both wins coming in straight sets on hard court and Shapovalov earning his only win on clay in Rome in 2020. Though he has failed to cover the game spread in his last four matches, he has a distinct advantage over Rune, who is under .500 (10-11) on hard courts in his young career. Holger Rune, Denis Shapovalov vs. Cameron Norrie vs. Holger Rune, Denis Shapovalov vs. Cameron Norrie vs.
Cameron Norrie looks to bounce back from his third round exit in Canada as he takes on Holger Rune in Cincinnati.
Holger Rune (WR 26) Cameron Norrie (WR 11) After a great clay court season and achieving his breakthrough at Roland Garros, Rune has disappointed on both clay and hard courts in recent weeks.
Cameron Norrie edged out Holger Rune 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-4 (ATP)
- Lorenzo Sonego vs. - Denis Shapovalov vs. It wasnโt easy for either man, but both managed to advance on Monday afternoon.
Norrie beat Dane Holger Rune in three sets at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati.
โI tried to take the ball on a little more and finish points at the net. I was a little more offensive on the second-serve return. Andy Murray survived a thrilling encounter with long-time rival Stan Wawrinka to progress to the second round of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati.