Battling Norrie survives match point to oust de Minaur at Montreal

Cameron Norrie secured a dramatic victory over Alex de Minaur in the ATP Montreal Masters on Thursday, overcoming a match point in a grueling three-hour contest. The British player trailed in the first set and a double break in the second, but rallied to win 5-7, 7-6 (7/5), 6-1. De Minaur, the third seed, had been the top remaining seed in a depleted field, but faltered in the final set.

Norrie, who had previously won the 2021 Masters, praised his performance, stating that it tested his level and provided confidence heading into the fourth round. De Minaur, a three-time finalist in Canada, had previously beaten Sinner in the Australian tournament. The win opens the door for the remaining competitors, including Arthur Fils and Luciano Darderi, who will face off in the upcoming rounds.