Norrie gets quick revenge over Alcaraz in Rio

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2 years ago

February 27, 2023

British number one Cameron Norrie beat top seed Carlos Alcaraz in an exciting Rio Open final 5-7, 6-4, 7-5 in a match lasting two hours and 42 minutes.

The win was Norrie’s fifth career title, his second on clay.

Just seven days earlier Norrie had lost in the final of the Argentina Open to the Spanish teenager, holder of the US Open title.

Alcaraz started the decisive third set with his thigh heavily strapped and broke Norrie to lead 2-0.

With the score at 4-4 and advantage point Alcaraz hit an underarm serve, hoping to catch Norrie off guard.

However, the Brit was ready and won the point, which could have proved costly for the 19-year-old but he eventually won the game to lead 5-4 in the third set..

Norrie then reeled off seven consecutive points to break back, and Alcaraz ripped his strapping off as if it was hindering his movement..

Norrie served for the match at 6-5 and held his nerve to take the title.

“It’s so special to win this one especially after losing a couple of finals already this year,” Norrie said after the match.

“I had to do it the tough way, I was a set and a break down and 0-30 on my serve.

“I managed to flick a switch and turn it around, so it was a good day.”

The win takes Norrie to number 12th in today’s ATP rankings.

Main photo:- Cameron Norrie celebrates Rio victory – by ATPTour.com

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Alcaraz haunted by return of leg injury

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2 years ago

February 27, 2023

Bill Scott

Carlos Alcaraz looks to be in serious doubt for this week’s Acapulco ATP event after the Spaniard’s leg problems returned during a weekend finals loss in Rio to Brit Cam Norrie.

The Spanish teen was playing on one leg at some stages in the South American final; Alcaraz was flying to Mexico and his next event in hopes that his condition might improve.

But hopes look to be long-odds at best. The youngster was forced to skip the trip to Australia due to the right leg problem.

“This is something that we have to evaluate with my doctor and my physio. We have to see the severity of the hamstring injury and see if I can play in Acapulco without taking too much risk,” Alcaraz said.

“I really want to play there. I will do everything possible to recover and be able to play.”

After playing back-to-back clay weeks in Buenos Aires and Rio, Alcaraz complains he is feeling the pressure.

“The schedule is very demanding. I have been playing at the highest level for 15 days, without stopping.

“In the end discomfort arises and you notice things. You ask for the physio and they bandage your leg.

“But I felt pain in the same muscle where I had the injury last month. It’s hard. I have tried to play at my best level despite that setback.”

Main photo:- Cameron Norrie with winners trophy in Rio, having beaten Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday’s final.