Cameron Norrie Falls Short at Paris Masters
British No.2 Cameron Norrie was unable to build on his stunning victory over World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, losing 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 to Valentin Vacherot in the Round of 16 at the Paris Masters on October 30.
Impressive Win Over World Number One
Norrie’s performance against Alcaraz, a six-time major winner, was highly praised as he came back from a set down to secure a breakthrough victory. He called it the
"biggest win"of his career, marking his first triumph over a current World No. 1 player.
Match Against Vacherot
- Norrie failed to convert any of his five break points throughout the match.
- Vacherot, who recently won the Shanghai Masters, converted his only break point in the fifth game of the second set.
- Despite Norrie’s efforts, including two break point chances later in the match, Vacherot held serve and closed out the victory.
Implications of the Defeat
This loss extends Norrie’s streak without reaching a quarter-final since Wimbledon. For Vacherot, the win marked his 10th consecutive victory at Masters-level events, continuing the momentum from his Shanghai triumph earlier in the month.
“Vacherot made sure to convert his only break point of the match in the fifth game of the second set.”
Author’s summary: Cameron Norrie’s remarkable win over Alcaraz proved a high point as he suffered a tough loss to Valentin Vacherot, whose dominant streak at Masters events continues.