Cameron Norrie stormed into his inaugural semi-final of the 2026 season with a decisive 6-1, 6-0 victory over Bernard Tomic at the Los Cabos Open, delivering a performance that left little doubt about his current form. The British contender entered the tournament on the back of a six‑match losing streak, yet he quickly reversed his fortunes in Mexico, stringing together three consecutive straight‑set wins that propelled him into the last‑four stage where he will meet defending champion Denis Shapovalov.
Tomic, who had entered the main draw as a lucky loser after progressing through qualifying, managed to hold serve in the opening game, offering a brief glimpse of resistance. However, the momentum shifted dramatically as Norrie seized control, winning the next twelve games in a row and wrapping up the match in just fifty minutes. The rapid pace of the contest underscored Norrie's aggressive baseline play and his ability to dictate points with precision. After the match, Norrie reflected on his performance, saying, "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 continued, "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. 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." The British player’s resurgence is notable given his recent struggles on the tour. Earlier in the year, Norrie endured a string of defeats that threatened to erode his confidence, but his recent run in Los Cabos demonstrates a renewed mental toughness and a willingness to adapt his training regimen.
By focusing on his strengths—consistent serving, aggressive returns, and relentless court coverage—he has managed to re‑establish himself as a contender in high‑stakes matches. Looking ahead, Norrie will face the only other seeded player remaining in the draw, Canada's Denis Shapovalov, who advanced by defeating Dalibor Svrcina in straight sets. Norrie commented on his upcoming opponent, stating, "I watched his match. 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." This measured approach suggests Norrie is intent on maintaining his composure and not allowing the reputation of his rival to affect his own game plan. The other semi‑final at Los Cabos will feature Hong Kong’s rising star Coleman Wong against Frenchman Arthur Gea, who pulled off a notable upset over third seed Francisco Cerundolo.
Meanwhile, in Washington at the DC Open, Naomi Osaka staged a comeback victory over Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto, winning 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to book her place in the semi‑finals. Osaka’s win marked the first time this season she turned a match around after dropping the opening set, and she will now meet either Elina Svitolina or Alexandra Eala on Saturday. Osaka praised the supportive atmosphere, saying, "The fans have helped me out a lot.
It feels like home!" She added, "It was a rough match. I just wanted to fight and compete as hard as I could." Top seed Jessica Pegula also progressed, defeating Anna Kalinskaya 6-3, 7-5, and will meet Diana Shnaider in the remaining semi‑final after the Russian overcame compatriot Liudmila Samsonova 6-3, 6-4. The tournament’s later stages promise a blend of seasoned veterans and hungry newcomers, offering a compelling narrative for tennis enthusiasts. For viewers eager to follow the action, Sky Sports provides live coverage of both the Mubadala DC Open and the Los Cabos Open.
Fans can stream matches without a contract through the NOW platform, access detailed scores, results, and upcoming fixtures via the Sky Sports app, and enjoy a range of tennis videos, highlights, and analysis. The tournament continues to generate excitement as players vie for the title, and Norrie's remarkable turnaround adds an inspiring storyline to the 2026 season.