Cameron Norrie surged into his inaugural semi‑final of the 2026 season by delivering a crushing 6‑1, 6‑0 victory over Bernard Tomic at the Los Cabos Open. The British contender had been mired in a six‑match losing streak before his Mexican campaign, yet he managed to string together three consecutive straight‑set wins, earning a place in the last‑four showdown against defending champion Denis Shapovalov.
Tomic entered the tournament as a lucky loser from the qualifying rounds. He managed to hold serve in the opening game, but the next twelve games slipped away as Norrie seized control, wrapping up the match in just fifty minutes. The efficiency of the win left little doubt about Norrie's dominance on the court. Reflecting on his performance, Norrie said, "I'm pleased with the result.
I was very solid, I returned well, I made a lot of tough balls when I needed to, and I kept him moving. I enjoyed the match, and it's nice to go to bed a little bit earlier." He added that his recent form had been hampered by a tough French Open, where he over‑trained, and a series of disappointing outings at Wimbledon and the Queen’s Club Championships. "It was a tough one at the French Open.
I overtrained a little bit, but good learning. And then I lost a couple of tough matches at Wimbledon and Queen's, and it was a while for me to get my confidence back," Norrie explained. The British player emphasized how crucial the win was for rebuilding his self‑belief.
"To get a win here meant a lot. I took a lot of confidence from that and I was just able to play, not thinking about too much, just enjoying myself," he said. The fifth‑seeded Norrie will now face the only other seeded player left in the draw, Denis Shapovalov, who advanced after dispatching Dalibor Svrcina in straight sets. Norrie expressed respect for his upcoming opponent, noting Shapovalov's confidence after capturing the title last year.
"I watched his match," Norrie remarked. "He's really confident at the moment.
He's obviously the defending champion, so he likes the conditions a lot. And when he's confident, he's one of the toughest guys in the world to play. But I'm going to focus on myself, enjoy tonight, and get ready for tomorrow." The opposite semi‑final will feature Hong Kong's Coleman Wong against Frenchman Arthur Gea, who pulled off an upset over third seed Francisco Cerundolo. Meanwhile, at the DC Open in Washington, Naomi Osaka staged a comeback win over Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto, overturning a 4‑6 first‑set deficit to claim the match 4‑6, 6‑4, 6‑3 and secure her place in the semi‑finals.
This marked Osaka's first victory after dropping the opening set this year. She will meet either Elina Svitolina or Alexandra Eala in the next round. Osaka praised the supportive atmosphere, saying, "The fans have helped me out a lot. It feels like home!" The four‑time Grand Slam champion also highlighted the intensity of the contest: "It was a rough match.
I just wanted to fight and compete as hard as I could." Top seed Jessica Pegula continued her strong run by defeating Anna Kalinskaya 6‑3, 7‑5, setting up a semi‑final clash with Diana Shnaider. Shnaider earned her spot after a straight‑sets victory over compatriot Liudmila Samsonova, 6‑3, 6‑4.
Fans can follow live coverage of both the Mubadala DC Open and the Los Cabos Open through Sky Sports Tennis, with streaming options available on the NOW platform without contractual obligations. The tournament has already delivered a blend of surprising upsets, dominant performances, and compelling narratives as players vie for the coveted final spots. Overall, Norrie's emphatic win not only halted his recent slump but also positioned him as a serious contender for the Los Cabos title.
His ability to rebound from a series of defeats, adjust his training regimen, and regain confidence will be key factors as he prepares to face a confident Shapovalov. The upcoming semi‑final promises high‑quality tennis, with both athletes eager to capitalize on their momentum and claim the championship.