Cameron Norrie Falls Short at Paris Masters After Upsetting Alcaraz
British No. 2 Cameron Norrie was unable to maintain his momentum from a landmark victory over World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, losing in the Round of 16 at the Paris Masters to Valentin Vacherot. The match ended 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 in favor of the Monaco player on Thursday, October 30.
From Breakthrough Win to Early Exit
Just a day earlier, Norrie had stunned the top seed and six-time major champion Alcaraz, coming from a set down to claim what he described as the biggest win of his career. It was his first ever triumph over a current World No. 1, marking a significant milestone for the 30-year-old Brit.
"It’s the biggest win of my career," Norrie said after defeating Alcaraz in Paris.
Missed Chances Against Vacherot
Against Vacherot, however, Norrie failed to convert any of his five break points throughout the match. His opponent seized his only opportunity, breaking Norrie’s serve in the fifth game of the second set and holding firm to seal the win. Two of Norrie’s best chances to break came late in the match, yet the Monegasque maintained composure to advance to the quarter-finals.
Vacherot’s Winning Streak Continues
The victory marked Vacherot’s 10th consecutive win at Masters-level events, extending the form he showcased in Shanghai earlier this month. Norrie, on the other hand, has yet to progress beyond the last 16 of a singles event since Wimbledon.
Author’s summary: After defeating Alcaraz, Cameron Norrie’s momentum was halted by Vacherot, whose sharp play secured a 10th straight Masters victory and a spot in the Paris quarter-finals.