Tennis | ATP Metz 2025 | Norrie Survives Jacquet Test to Set Sonego Semi-Final
Cameron Norrie defeated Kyrian Jacquet in a tense three-set battle to earn a place in the Metz semi-finals, where he will meet Lorenzo Sonego.
Match Overview
Norrie opened the match with sharp focus and early aggression, breaking Jacquet’s serve in the fourth game to move ahead 3-1. His consistency and strong baseline play widened the gap to 4-1, putting him seemingly in control of the first set.
However, lapses in concentration led to several unforced errors, allowing Jacquet to recover. The Frenchman capitalized, shifting to a more offensive style to secure two breaks and take five straight games.
Jacquet’s surge gave him the opening set against a visibly frustrated Norrie.
Second Set
Norrie regained composure and improved his serving accuracy, though Jacquet continued to hold firm. Both players had break opportunities late in the set, but neither converted, sending it to a tiebreak.
Norrie’s experience showed in the tiebreak as he asserted control to level the match at one set apiece.
Final Set
The deciding set featured tight service games from both sides. Jacquet applied steady pressure, testing Norrie’s defense, yet the Brit held firm to close the match and reach the semi-final round.
Author’s Summary
Norrie battled past Jacquet’s resilience in a three-set duel marked by shifting momentum and mental endurance, earning a deserved semi-final slot against Sonego.