Cameron Norrie kept his comeback momentum alive at the Los Cabos Open, dispatching James Duckworth in straight sets to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. The British player, who had endured a six‑match losing streak on both clay and grass, began his summer hard‑court swing with a confidence‑boosting win over Aleksandar Kovacevic on Monday night.
Building on that form, Norrie produced a composed 6‑4, 6‑4 victory against the Australian Duckworth on Wednesday evening, earning the right to face fellow countryman Bernard Tomic in the last eight. The match started with Norrie's serve faltering; he dropped his opening service game and fell behind 0‑2. However, he quickly turned the tide by breaking Duckworth twice in succession, climbing to a 4‑3 lead.
After consolidating his advantage with a series of solid service holds, Norrie closed out the first set without further drama. In the second set, the 30‑year‑old appeared to be cruising.
He broke Duckworth early, built a double break and stretched his lead to 5‑2. A brief lapse saw him lose his own serve, but he recovered swiftly, fending off a surge from Duckworth and eventually sealing the set. The final moments were tense: Norrie's first attempt to serve out the match was broken, and he subsequently faced three match points. Demonstrating resilience, he saved each opportunity and clinched the win in just over ninety minutes.
Seeded fifth, Norrie now stands as the second‑highest ranked player remaining in the draw after a series of upsets eliminated top seed Jiri Lehecka at the hands of Hong Kong's Coleman Wong, and saw Bernard Tomic topple fourth seed Karen Khachanov. The tournament has thus become an open field, offering lower‑ranked competitors a realistic chance of a deep run. Meanwhile, on the women's side of the Mubadala DC Open in Washington, Naomi Osaka continued her impressive resurgence. Osaka advanced to the quarterfinals after 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 prepares to meet Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto in the next round, marking her third consecutive tournament reaching the quarterfinal stage since returning to competition after Wimbledon. The men's draw in Washington also delivered intrigue. Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar upset former champion Kei Nishikori, earning a place in a quarter‑final showdown with fourth seed Lorenzo Musetti.
The tournament will feature an all‑Australian encounter on the main stadium court on Thursday, where top seed Alex de Minaur faces qualifier Cruz Hewitt. Hewitt, the 17‑year‑old son of former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt, made his ATP Tour main‑draw debut by beating fellow qualifier Marcos Giron in straight sets, setting up a clash with defending champion De Minaur. Both the Los Cabos Open and the Mubadala DC Open are being broadcast live on Sky Sports Tennis, with streaming options available on NOW without a contract.
Fans can also follow scores, results, and upcoming match schedules through the Sky Sports app, which provides video highlights, player interviews, and in‑depth analysis. The tournaments showcase a blend of seasoned veterans and rising stars, highlighting the depth and unpredictability of the current ATP and WTA tours. As the events progress, spectators can expect further surprises, intense rallies, and the emergence of new contenders eager to make their mark on the hard‑court season.