Cameron Norrie Bows Out of Vienna Open After Last 16 Defeat to Berrettini

VIENNA – Great Britain’s Cameron Norrie has been eliminated from the Erste Bank Open in Vienna after falling to Italy’s Matteo Berrettini in a hard-fought last 16 encounter on Thursday.

The British number one struggled to find his rhythm against the powerful Italian, succumbing in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4). Berrettini, continuing his impressive return to form after injury struggles, used his formidable serve and forehand combination to dictate play for large portions of the match.

Norrie battled typically hard, particularly in the second set, forcing a tie-break. However, Berrettini held his nerve, unleashing booming serves and powerful groundstrokes to clinch the match and secure his place in the quarter-finals of the ATP 500 event.

The first set saw Berrettini secure a crucial early break, which proved enough to take the lead. Norrie raised his level in the second, matching the Italian game for game, but couldn’t create a decisive breakthrough. In the tie-break, Berrettini’s firepower proved the difference. For more tennis news and results, visit our Sports section.

This defeat marks an end to Norrie’s run in Vienna, where he had hoped to make a deep push. For Berrettini, the victory is another significant step in his comeback, demonstrating he can still compete with top-ranked players on the ATP Tour. He now advances to face his next opponent in the quarter-finals.

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