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Shapovalov Dethrones Norrie in Los Cabos Thriller
1 Aug
Summary
- Cameron Norrie lost to Denis Shapovalov in a three-set semi-final.
- Norrie, the 2021 Los Cabos champion, was beaten in a crucial first game.
- Shapovalov will face Arthur Gea in the Los Cabos Open final.
Cameron Norrie's promising run at the Los Cabos Open in Mexico has concluded. The British number two was defeated in a challenging three-set semi-final match by the defending champion, Denis Shapovalov.
Norrie, a previous winner of the Los Cabos title in 2021, had reached the semi-finals after a string of six consecutive losses. However, he was unable to overcome Shapovalov, falling 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.
The match saw Norrie fall behind early in the first set and he was unable to recover. He then faced a disappointing start to the second set, with Shapovalov securing an early break.
Norrie managed to force a deciding third set by winning the second. However, a crucial break of serve in the very first game of the third set proved decisive, as Shapovalov held his nerve to secure the victory.
Shapovalov will now compete in the final against France's Arthur Gea, who defeated Coleman Wong of Hong Kong in the other semi-final.
