Cameron Norrie upsets Robin Haase at Estoril Open in Portugal
Tuesday 1 May 2018 18:25, UK
Britain's Cameron Norrie reached the second round of the Estoril Open in Portugal with a stunning victory over sixth seed Robin Haase.
Norrie, the world No 103, prevailed 6-4 3-6 6-3 in what was his first ATP Tour win on clay.
Norrie started brilliantly, leading 4-0 and 5-1 on his way to winning the opening set before world number 43 Haase fought back to take the match to a deciding set.
But the Dutchman could not maintain the momentum and Norrie claimed a crucial break to take a 3-1 lead in the third set before closing out victory.
Norrie's performance follows up a good showing on clay in the Davis Cup in February, when he beat Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut, and shows promise ahead of his French Open debut later this month.
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