Norrie downs ailing Alcaraz to win Rio ATP crown
Britain's Cameron Norrie took advantage of an ailing Carlos Alcaraz to win the ATP Tour Rio Open on Sunday.
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Britain's Norrie flips the script to beat Alcaraz in Rio final
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.
Cameron Norrie rallies past Carlos Alcaraz in Rio Open final for 1st title of year
Cameron Norrie waited a week for his revenge against top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz, rallying from a set and 3-0 down to beat the Spanish teenager in the Rio Open final on Sunday in Brazil for his first title of the year.
Cameron Norrie wins epic Rio Open final against injured but fighting Carlos Alcaraz in dramatic match
Cameron Norrie won an epic Rio Open final against a battling Carlos Alcaraz to claim the fifth ATP title of his career. Norrie was a set and a break down, but came back to get revenge from his Argentina Open final defeat to Alcaraz last week by winning 5-7 6-4 7-5 victory in two hours and 40 minutes. Ad It moved Norrie up to 12th in the ATP standings, whilst Alcaraz suffered an injury to his right leg during the match and will await an assessment about his fitness.
Djokovic pays tribute to ‘habibi friend’ Jaziri as Tunisian’s career reaches end
Novak Djokovic has paid tribute to Tunisian Malek Jaziri, who will draw the curtain on his two-decade professional tennis career with one last hurrah in Dubai this week.
Carlos Alcaraz sets up another showdown with Cameron Norrie after battling past Jarry in Rio Open semi-finals
Carlos Alcaraz has set up a second successive final with Great Britain's Cameron Norrie after beating qualifier Nicolas Jarry 6-7(2) 7-5 6-0 at the Rio Open on Saturday. Alcaraz, who beat Norrie 6-4 7-5 to clinch the ATP Buenos Aires title last week and extended his head-to-head record against the Brit to 4-1, was pushed hard by the Chilean under the lights at the on Court Guga Kuerten, but was able to continue his unbeaten start this year by clinching a three-set victory. Ad «I'm so proud of myself,» Alcaraz said after winning his eighth match in 11 days.
Grand Slam winners, rising stars to face off at Dubai Tennis Championships
DUBAI: Top seed Novak Djokovic heads an impressive list of Grand Slam winners who will face off against some of the game’s rising stars at the 31st Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after Saturday’s draw threw up some intriguing clashes.
Dominant Swiatek claims first Dubai Tennis Championships final spot against Krejcikova
DUBAI: World No.1 Iga Swiatek remains on course to make it back-to-back titles on the WTA Tour after storming into the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships final with an impressive victory over fifth seed Coco Gauff in front of a delighted Center Court crowd on Friday evening.