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Shapovalov Advances to Final After Three-Set Battle
Cameron Norrie’s resurgence at the Los Cabos Open came to a halt in the semi-finals, as the British number two was defeated by defending champion Denis Shapovalov. The Canadian secured a 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 victory in a match lasting two hours and 39 minutes, ending Norrie's hopes of reclaiming the title he first won in 2021.
Match Breakdown
The encounter between the two left-handers began with Shapovalov establishing an early advantage, breaking Norrie in the opening game to take a 2-0 lead. Despite Norrie's efforts to recover, Shapovalov maintained control to close out the first set 6-3.
The second set saw a shift in momentum. Although Norrie struggled early, conceding a break to love, he responded immediately to level the score. The set remained tight until the 12th game, where Norrie capitalized on two set points, forcing a decider after a precise forehand volley clipped the line.
The final set was decided by a single break in the opening game. Shapovalov held his serve with consistency for the remainder of the match, denying Norrie any further opportunities to break back and securing his place in the final.
Next Fixtures
Denis Shapovalov will face France's Arthur Gea in the Los Cabos Open final. Gea earned his spot in the championship match by defeating Hong Kong's Coleman Wong 7-6 (9-7), 6-3 in the other semi-final.
