Cameron Norrie Reaches First ATP Final of 2025
Cameron Norrie continued his strong performance in Metz with a win over Lorenzo Sonego, advancing to his first ATP final of the year. The Brit's late-season surge, highlighted by a notable victory against Carlos Alcaraz, propelled him through the tournament.
Before facing Sonego, Norrie defeated Valentin Royer, Arthur Cazaux, and Kyrian Jacquet. Despite dropping the first set against Sonego, Norrie made a strong comeback in a two-hour battle to maintain his impressive momentum.
Post-Match Reaction from Norrie
“Always a battle when I play Lorenzo. I have a lot of respect for him. He’s so passionate about tennis, and he showed that. He came to fight, and we both fought hard today. I was really happy with my level. In the third set, even though he was fighting, I was really playing free, and I had a lot of support from the crowd up there, especially so which really helped and got me through the match in the end. I was able to stay calm, and honestly I enjoyed this match probably the most this week, so it was nice. It was nice to get better and better as the match went on. I was a bit nervous to begin the match, and it affected my serve, but he was tough. He served well, he’s a difficult player, and I had to find a solution and I was able to.”
Summary
Norrie's perseverance and evolving form throughout the match, along with strong crowd support, helped him secure a hard-fought victory and a spot in the Metz final.
Author's summary: Cameron Norrie's resilience and growing confidence have led him to his first ATP final of 2025, showcasing his late-season strength and determination.