Cameron Norrie Advances to Metz Quarter-finals
Seventh seed Cameron Norrie reached the last eight at the Moselle Open in Metz by defeating home favorite Arthur Cazaux in three sets. The match lasted two hours and 49 minutes and ended with a score of 6-7 (1), 7-6 (7), 6-2.
Norrie started strong, breaking Cazaux's serve in the opening game. However, the Frenchman fought back, breaking Norrie's serve in the sixth game and winning the first set's tie-break decisively. The second set was closely contested, with both players holding serve until Norrie clinched the tie-break to even the match. In the final set, Norrie sealed his win by breaking Cazaux twice.
Novak Djokovic Reaches Quarter-finals in Athens
Top seed Novak Djokovic defeated Alejandro Tabilo to reach the quarter-finals of the Hellenic Championship. This victory was significant as Chilean Tabilo, ranked 89th, had won their previous two matches played on clay last year and earlier in the year.
Djokovic dominated on the hard courts of Athens, serving 13 aces and facing only one break point. He secured a 7-6 (3), 6-1 win, advancing to his 225th tour-level quarter-final.
"Djokovic served 13 aces and faced just one break point on his way to a 7-6 (3) 6-1 victory."
Summary: Cameron Norrie and Novak Djokovic advanced to the quarter-finals in Metz and Athens respectively, showcasing resilience and strong performances against tough opponents.