British tennis player Cameron Norrie has secured his place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Los Cabos Open, defeating Bernard Tomic with a convincing 6-1, 6-0 victory. This win marks Norrie's first semi-final appearance of the year, following a six-match losing streak prior to the tournament. The turning point for Norrie came after a series of tough losses, including at the French Open and Wimbledon, but he has now strung together three consecutive straight-set wins.
Norrie will face defending champion Denis Shapovalov in the semi-finals, after the Canadian beat Dalibor Svrcina in straight sets. Norrie expressed his satisfaction with the result, citing his solid performance, effective returning, and ability to keep Tomic moving. The British player also reflected on his recent struggles, including overtraining at the French Open, but noted that he has regained his confidence. The upcoming semi-final match against Shapovalov is expected to be challenging, with Norrie acknowledging the Canadian's confidence and his reputation as a tough opponent when in form.
In other tennis news, Naomi Osaka has reached the semi-finals of the DC Open in Washington, coming back from a set down to beat Elisabetta Cocciaretto. This marks Osaka's first win after losing the first set this year, and she will face either Elina Svitolina or Alexandra Eala in the last four.