Cameron Norrie was the last British player standing in the men’s and women’s singles matches at the Australian Open, recovering from two sets down to win 3-6, 6-7(4) , 6-2, 6-4, 6- defeated Giulio Zeppieri. 4, on full display of his grit and grit as he reached the third round at Melbourne Park.
Italian qualifier Zeppiri dominated Nori through two sets with devastating groundstrokes thanks to her powerful left-hand serve and forehand. But Norrie remained calm and composed, and he took control in the second set and never let up, methodically turning the match around.
“I just managed to get the energy up a little bit,” Nori said. “He dropped a little bit. I think when the first rain delay came, I felt a little calmer on the court. I had a chance to chat with my coach and change the game plan a little bit and play a little more on the backhand side. ball. But yeah, mentally I’m really happy with how I managed to turn it around.”
No. 19 seed Norrie will face No. 11 seed Casper Rudd, who will reach the fourth round for the first time in his career in Melbourne. The Norwegian won 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 3-6 7-6 (10-7) after a tough challenge at home against Max Purcell.
On a day filled with English players taking part, there was little hope elsewhere. Jack Draper was defeated by No. 14 seed and last year’s semifinalist Tommy Paul, who won 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 to return to No. Three rounds.
“Obviously when you play against top players like that, if they’re playing well, then you have a very small advantage. I thought maybe I was playing a little bit off and he was playing at a really good level. I think he The better player today. He deserved to win,” Draper said.
Zheng Qinwen, one of the most talented young players on the tour, was also too good for Katie Boulter, who fell to the No. 12 seed 6-3, 6-3. Later Tuesday night, Emma Raducanu beat Wang Yafan 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
“Today was a tough day,” Bolt said. “I wouldn’t say it was my best tennis. I wouldn’t say it was my worst. I felt like I did everything I could today. I fought for it. I tried my best. I feel like It was really tricky there. She played better than me today.”
