The 18th edition of the Caen Open is in full swing this Tuesday, December 10 in a Palais des Sports Caen-la-Mer. Alexandre Müller, who fell in the difficulty of an astonishing Adrien Gobat, on Monday, lost to the Briton Cameron Norrie. The Frenchman undoubtedly paid for his 2 hours and 16 minutes spent on the court the day before while facing him, the 29-year-old left-hander entered the game. A native of Johannesburg and naturalized English when he came of age, Cameron Norrie is the second player best ranked at the ATP in this 2024 plateau (49th) behind Ugo Humbert (11th).
Top 10 worldwide in 2022
It is therefore not surprising to see him reach the final, he who had the world top 10 in 2022, the year in which he reached the semi-final of Wimbledon, beaten by a certain Novak Djokovic. Facing Alexandre Müller, he highlighted the reliability of his service, like the fifth game of the first round pocketed thanks to three consecutive aces. First set won (6-3), the winner of the Masters 1000 at Indian Wells in 2021 then remained calm against a blunt opponent. Solid behind his baseline, he benefited from his opponent’s numerous errors to secure victory in the second set (6-4). For his part, for his second participation in a row, the world No. 67 lost again at the gates of the final but put on a show for the Caen public whom he wanted to thank. “ It’s always a pleasure to come here and if it were up to me I would come back every year. »
“It’s very pleasant to play in such a full stadium for an exhibition”
Cameron Norrie also appreciated the presence of more than 4,000 spectators in the stands: “ It’s very pleasant to play in such a full stadium for an exhibition. » “These matches are very important in preparing for the coming season, explained the one who is in full preparation for the Australian Open (from January 12 to 26, 2025). It’s important for me to maintain my professionalism and give the public some great Tennis to watch. ».
Cameron Norrie will meet Ugo Humbert or Richard Gasquet during the final, this Wednesday, December 11, for the epilogue of this Caen Open of which he will try to become the third consecutive foreign winner, after the Dane Holger Rune in 2022 and the Australian Alex From Minaur last year. One thing is certain, the task will not be easy for the Frenchman who will face him, given the reliability he showed this evening.
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