BRITAIN’S Cameron Norrie fought back from a set down to beat world number two Carlos Alcaraz 5-7 6-4 7-5 in the Rio Open final on Sunday, turning the tables on the 19-year-old Spaniard after losing to him in the Buenos Aires decider a week ago.
Mr. Norrie, who collected his first ATP title of 2023 and fifth overall, looked to be heading for a second straight defeat to the clay court tournament’s defending champion when he was broken in the second set.
But with US Open champion Mr. Alcaraz needing his right leg wrapped midway through the set Mr. Norrie seized the momentum and won four straight games. After twice trading breaks in the third set, Mr. Alcaraz saved two break points in an epic ninth game but Mr. Norrie converted a break point opportunity at the fourth attempt in the penultimate game before claiming the win at the ATP 500 event. — Reuters
