Cameron Norrie into second round in Lyon with win over Jose Hernandez-Fernandez
Wednesday 23 May 2018 16:25, UK
Cameron Norrie beat Jose Hernandez-Fernandez of the Dominican Republic 7-6 6-1 to reach the second round of the Lyon Open on Monday.
Norrie, ranked 102 in the world, had opened up a 3-1 lead in the first set following an early break, but failed to hold onto his own serve in the seventh game as Hernandez-Fernandez rallied.
Both players continued to struggle on serve in the tie-break, with British No 3 Norrie pushing ahead 4-1 only to then see his opponent edge ahead 5-4.
Norrie, though, then converted two mini-breaks to finally wrap up the opening set in one hour and seven minutes.
The 21-year-old, born in Johannesburg, South Africa, then raced through the second set in just over half-an-hour.
Norrie twice broke Hernandez-Fernandez, the world number 266, to lead 4-1, and did so again to clinch his place in the second round.
The Briton will next take on Germany's Maximilian Marterer after he upset Gael Monfils 2-6 6-4 6-4.
We will return for more tennis coverage from the ATP Tour when we head to Germany for the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, live on Sky Sports Arena from 11am on Monday, 18 June. Watch highlights of the Rome Masters final throughout the day on Monday.
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