Italian Open: Cameron Norrie beats Marton Fucsovics sets up Novak Djokovic matchup in Rome
Posted : 15 May 2023
British No. 1 Cameron Norrie defeated Marton Fucsovics to earn a last-four matchup against Novak Djokovic at the Italian Open.
After being delayed due to rain in Rome on Saturday, Norrie triumphed 6-2 7-6 (7-4) in the match.
Norrie had a set and a 5-1 lead when the Hungarian pulled even, but Norrie fought back to win.
To overcome, Djokovic After losing a 4-2 lead in the second set, Grigor Dimitrov defeated his opponent 6-3 4-6 6-1.
In the women's competition, world number one Iga Swiatek breezed through to the round of 16, while sixth seed Coco Gauff lost.
Thirteenth-seed Against his 92nd-ranked opponent, Norrie displayed strength right away. He broke to take an early 3-1 lead and continued on that success by breaking again in the ninth game.
Fucsovics laboured on his serve as the game went on, and Norrie twice took advantage to go up 5-1 and within striking distance of the win.
Norrie maintained his composure to lead 6-5, but his opponent tied the score once again to force a tie-break.
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