US EditionCameron Norrie Buckles Under Weight of Familiar Foe
Zverev improved his Australian Open record with a 7-5, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 win over Norrie, who lost all seven tour-level matches against him, officials said.
- At John Cain Arena, Melbourne Park, Alexander Zverev, world No.3, defeated Cameron Norrie, British No.2 and 26th seed, 7-5 4-6 6-3 6-1 to reach the fourth round.
- Zverev's serving showed early control, landing 75% of first serves and winning 77% of those points while conceding just five break points, as Norrie began aggressively but could not sustain it.
- In the fourth set Zverev accelerated to a 5-0 lead after forcing a crucial break at 5-5 and dominating the game, building momentum for the win.
- Zverev's victory sets up a fourth-round meeting with Francisco Cerundolo after the Argentine defeated Andrey Rublev, ending the British singles contingent's run at this Australian Open.
- Norrie's head-to-head deficit to Zverev now stands at seven losses from seven, recalling their five-set match two years ago as Britain awaits Jack Draper's expected return next month.
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