Celebrity Fan Web – Cameron Norrie pulled off what he described as “the biggest win of my career” with a gritty comeback against world number one Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris Masters. The British player battled back after losing the first set to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Securing a place in the tournament’s last 16. This win is especially significant for Norrie. As it marks his first victory over a world number one and comes after a challenging period of injuries and setbacks.
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At 28, Norrie faced a challenging season, missing both the 2024 Olympic Games and the US Open due to a forearm injury. He reflected on his recovery and the progress he has made since last year’s early exit at the Paris Masters. “This win is so big for me,” he said, adding, “After returning from my injury. I focused on enjoying my tennis in the second half of the year, and I’ve been able to do that.”
Despite losing to Alcaraz in the Wimbledon quarter-finals earlier this year, Norrie found his rhythm in Paris. After dropping the first set, he dominated the second, breaking Alcaraz early and carrying that momentum into the decider. In the final set, Norrie played a stunning backhand pass to break Alcaraz and held his nerve to save two break points on his way to victory.
Alcaraz Faces Setback in Paris, Risks Losing No. 1 Ranking
Carlos Alcaraz, who was returning from an ankle injury, struggled throughout the match, committing 54 unforced errors. His defeat in the second round of the Paris Masters puts his number one ranking in jeopardy. If Jannik Sinner, who is set to face Belgium’s Zizou Bergs. Goes on to win the tournament, he could overtake Alcaraz at the top of the ATP rankings.
Despite winning the first set, Alcaraz admitted to being disappointed with his performance. “I had all the ideas clear, all the goals clear, but even in the first set, which I won, I felt I could do a lot more than I actually did,” he said after the match. “I have to give credit to Cam. He played really well, a solid match, and I think that was the key.”
The loss marks a tough return for Alcaraz, who hadn’t played since winning the Japan Open in late September. He acknowledged the challenge of playing his first match back and expressed frustration over his level of play. With this defeat, Alcaraz now faces a critical period in the final weeks of the ATP season to maintain his position at the top.
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For Norrie, however, the win represents a breakthrough moment and an opportunity to continue his strong run at the Paris Masters. He will next face the winner of the match between wildcards and cousins, Valentin Vacherot and Arthur Rinderknech, as he looks to advance further in the tournament.