Britain’s Cameron Norrie misplaced out in straight units to Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi when showing in his first ATP Tour closing in 19 months on the Moselle Open in Metz.
Norrie had not gained a match on the ATP Tour since July previous to this week, however discovered confidence in France earlier than falling on the closing hurdle, shedding out 7-6 (8-6) 6-4 to dwelling favorite Bonzi.
Norrie had been hoping to finish what has been a disappointing yr in type by claiming a sixth ATP Tour title and first since 2023 however his problem light after shedding the first-set tie-breaker.
The match most likely hinged on a marathon recreation halfway by way of that opening set. After an trade of breaks to make it 4-4, Norrie as soon as once more acquired his tooth caught into Bonzi’s serve and compelled 9 break factors. Nevertheless, he couldn’t convert any of them.
After edging the opening tie-breaker, Bonzi secured an early break at 1-1 within the second to place Norrie on the ropes and he was unable to get well.
Norrie’s run to the ultimate does no less than see him return to the highest 50. The British No 2 has struggled with harm all through this yr, lacking the North American swing in the summertime, together with the US Open.
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Norrie displays on a tricky Moselle Open closing in opposition to Bonzi
“It’s been very tough year, I was not expecting a success like that,” Norrie mentioned after defeat. “It was a really powerful battle, I stored going till the tip.
“I was playing in the last weeks to get ready for 2025… it is a crazy end to a crazy year.”
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