Cameron Norrie’s campaign at the Los Cabos Open came to an abrupt end in the early hours of Saturday, when he was outplayed by Canada’s Denis Shapovalov. The British No.2, who had been nursing a six‑match losing streak, managed to fight his way into the semi‑finals in Mexico, showing flashes of form before ultimately succumbing to the defending champion.
The three‑set encounter concluded with a 6‑3, 5‑7, 6‑4 victory for Shapovalov. Norrie’s troubles began right from the opening service game, where he was broken and fell behind 0‑2. The early break set the tone for the first set, and despite a brief surge, the Brit could not recover, handing the Canadian a relatively comfortable opening set win. Undeterred, Norrie rallied in the second set.
After Shapovalov had a chance to pull away by breaking to love, the Englishman steadied his nerves, seized the break back and levelled the score. The momentum shifted at 6‑5 when Norrie earned two set points on Shapovalov’s serve. A crisp forehand volley that clipped the line secured the second set for Norrie, reviving hopes of a comeback and extending the match into a decisive third set.
The final set, however, proved too much for the 30‑year‑old. Shapovalov, displaying his trademark power and precision, held his serve under pressure and eventually clinched the match after a total playing time of two hours and forty minutes. After the win, Shapovalov praised his own serving, noting, "Great serving from me today and I knew I needed it against a guy like Cam.
He doesn’t give you many free points, so I had to hit my serves to tricky spots for him." He added, "I am very happy, it was a very tough battle and I am ready to go to sleep," before turning his attention to the upcoming final against Arthur Gea on Sunday. Gea, the Frenchman, had earlier dispatched Coleman Wong 7‑6(7) 6‑3, a victory that is expected to push Wong into the ATP Top 100 for the first time on Monday. Meanwhile, on the women’s side, top‑seeded American Jessica Pegula overcame Russia’s Diana Shnaider 7‑5 6‑4 in Saturday’s semi‑final, setting up a Washington Open final against the Philippines’ rising star Alexandra Eala. Pegula, currently world No.
3, is chasing her third title of the season and the 12th of her career after triumphs in Dubai and Charleston. She captured her inaugural Washington title in 2019. Reflecting on her semi‑final performance, Pegula said, "I just capitalised on a couple of areas.
I think I started just trying to find the rhythm on the return. I didn’t think I was that far off … So, just trying to pick up my energy and again, try and be a little bit more aggressive." Eala, only 21, moved within a single win of her first WTA crown after delivering a composed performance against four‑time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka.
This was Eala’s third semi‑final of the year, and she reached the last four by defeating second seed Elina Svitolina, marking her sixth victory of the season over a top‑10 opponent. In the semi‑final, Eala broke Osaka in the ninth game of the opening set after the score was deadlocked at 4‑4, then held serve to love to take the first set. She carried that momentum into the second, breaking early and again to go up 4‑2 before closing out the match in straight sets.
Speaking after the win, Eala said, "I think I played really well and, of course, it’s such a meaningful match against a great player. So really happy to share the court with Naomi." The Los Cabos Open continues to showcase a blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talents. While Norrie’s run ended, his resilience in turning the second set around highlighted his competitive spirit. Shapovalov’s blend of power and precision will be on full display in the final, where he seeks to defend his title.
On the women’s circuit, Pegula aims to add another trophy to her résumé, and Eala hopes to cap a breakthrough season with her first WTA title. For tennis enthusiasts, the ATP and WTA rankings are updated weekly, reflecting the shifting fortunes of players across the globe. Fans can catch live tennis action on Sky Sports, which broadcasts a comprehensive slate of matches throughout the season. The 2026 tennis calendar promises a packed schedule of tournaments and marquee events, with numerous opportunities for players to climb the rankings and claim prestigious titles.
In summary, the Los Cabos Open has delivered drama, high‑quality tennis, and a glimpse of future stars. While Cameron Norrie’s hopes of ending his losing streak were dashed, the tournament’s other storylines—Shapovalov’s title defence, Pegula’s pursuit of a third trophy, and Eala’s quest for her maiden WTA crown—provide plenty of intrigue for fans as the season progresses.