Cameron Norrie kept his comeback momentum alive at the Los Cabos Open, dispatching James Duckworth in straight sets to secure a place in the quarter‑finals. The British player had endured a difficult spell prior to the tournament, dropping six consecutive matches on both clay and grass surfaces.
He finally halted that run at the start of the summer hard‑court swing by defeating Aleksandar Kovacevic on Monday night, a win that restored confidence in his game. Building on that breakthrough, Norrie delivered another solid performance on Wednesday evening, overcoming Duckworth 6‑4, 6‑4. The victory set up a last‑eight encounter with fellow Australian Bernard Tomic, who himself had produced an upset by beating the fourth‑seeded Karen Khachanov. The match against Duckworth began with Norrie losing his opening service game, falling 0‑2.
However, he quickly turned the tide, breaking Duckworth’s serve twice in succession to seize a 4‑3 lead. After that, he held his own serve comfortably and closed out the first set with a couple of decisive holds. The second set saw Norrie appear to be cruising. He broke Duckworth early, built a double‑break advantage and raced to a 5‑2 lead.
Yet, a brief lapse allowed Duckworth back into the contest, and Norrie faced a momentary wobble. Despite that, the British star regrouped, broke again, and then served for the match. His first attempt at a match point was repelled, and he required three match points before finally sealing the win after just over ninety minutes of play.
Seeded fifth, Norrie now stands as the second‑highest ranked player remaining in the draw, following the early elimination of top seed Jiri Lehecka by Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong. The tournament has already produced several surprising results, underscoring the open nature of the field. In parallel news from Washington, Naomi Osaka continued her impressive form by progressing to the quarter‑finals of the Mubadala DC Open. Her opponent, American Ashlyn Krueger, retired due to a right‑ankle injury while trailing 6‑3, 3‑1.
Krueger had taken a medical timeout early in the first set, but the injury worsened as the match progressed, forcing her to withdraw. Osaka, seeded third, now moves into the last eight where she will meet Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto.
Osaka’s advancement marks her third consecutive quarter‑final appearance since returning to competition after a break that included Wimbledon. Her steady play and composure under pressure have been evident throughout the week, and she appears poised to challenge for the title. The men’s draw also produced an intriguing result: Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar upset former champion Kei Nishikori, earning a quarter‑final berth against fourth seed Lorenzo Musetti. Jodar’s victory adds another youthful storyline to the tournament, highlighting the depth of emerging talent on the ATP Tour.
Looking ahead to Thursday, the spotlight will shift to a marquee all‑Australian showdown on the main stadium court. Top seed Alex de Minaur will face qualifier Cruz Hewitt, the 17‑year‑old son of former world No.
1 Lleyton Hewitt. This match carries added intrigue as Hewitt makes his ATP Tour main‑draw debut, having already dispatched fellow qualifier Marcos Giron in straight sets to set up the clash with defending champion De Minaur. The Los Cabos Open and the Mubadala DC Open continue to deliver high‑quality tennis, with live coverage available on Sky Sports Tennis and streaming options on NOW without a contract.
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Overall, the week has showcased a blend of seasoned veterans reclaiming form, such as Norrie and Osaka, alongside rising stars making their mark on the professional circuit. The quarter‑final line‑ups promise compelling contests as players vie for titles and valuable ranking points, setting the stage for exciting tennis in the days ahead.