Cameron Norrie kept his resurgence on track at the Los Cabos Open by dispatching James Duckworth in straight sets, securing a spot in the quarter‑finals. The British No.2 had endured a difficult spell earlier in the season, dropping six consecutive matches on both clay and grass. He finally snapped that losing streak at the start of his summer hard‑court swing, edging Aleksandar Kovacevic in a tight encounter on Monday night.
Building on that momentum, Norrie produced another solid performance on Wednesday, overcoming Duckworth 6‑4, 6‑4 to set up a last‑eight meeting with fellow Australian Bernard Tomic. The match began with Norrie losing his opening service game, which put him 0‑2 down. He quickly responded by breaking Duckworth’s serve twice in succession, turning the tide to 4‑3 in his favour. After consolidating the break with a reliable hold, Norrie maintained his composure and closed out the first set with a couple of consecutive service games, sealing it 6‑4.
In the second set, the 30‑year‑old appeared to be cruising. He surged ahead to a 5‑2 lead after securing a double break, seemingly cruising to a comfortable victory. However, a brief lapse allowed Duckworth back into the contest, and Norrie was forced to weather a short period of pressure. When he finally served for the match, he was broken, and the set stretched to a tense finish.
Norrie ultimately saved three match points and clinched the second set, wrapping up the match in just over ninety minutes. Seeded fifth, Norrie now stands as the second‑highest ranked player remaining in the Los Cabos draw. Earlier upsets have already reshaped the field: top seed Jiri Lehecka fell to Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong, and fourth seed Karen Khachanov was ousted by Tomic. Norrie's steady play and ability to rebound from early setbacks underline his growing confidence on hard courts.
Meanwhile, on the women's side of the Mubadala DC Open in Washington, Naomi Osaka continued her impressive run by reaching the quarter‑finals after her opponent, Ashlyn Krueger, retired due to injury while trailing 6‑3, 3‑1. Krueger had taken a medical timeout early in the first set to treat a right‑ankle issue, but the problem worsened as the match progressed, forcing her to withdraw. Osaka, seeded third, is making her first competitive appearance since Wimbledon and now advances to the last eight for the third consecutive tournament. She will meet Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto in the next round.
The men’s draw also delivered excitement. Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar upset former champion Kei Nishikori, earning a place in a quarter‑final showdown with fourth seed Lorenzo Musetti. Additionally, an all‑Australian clash is set for Thursday on the main stadium court, featuring top seed Alex de Minaur against qualifier Cruz Hewitt.
Hewitt, the 17‑year‑old son of former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt, is making his ATP Tour main‑draw debut. He dispatched fellow qualifier Marcos Giron in straight sets to earn the right to challenge defending champion de Minaur.
The Los Cabos Open and the Mubadala DC Open continue to provide high‑quality tennis action, with live coverage available on Sky Sports Tennis. Fans can also stream matches without a contract through the NOW platform, ensuring broad access to the latest results, highlights, and in‑depth analysis. As the tournaments progress, the field remains wide open, with several top‑seeded players already eliminated and emerging talents seizing the opportunity to make deep runs. The combination of seasoned veterans and hungry newcomers promises compelling storylines and memorable matches in the coming days.