Cameron Norrie Defeats World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Masters

Cameron Norrie achieved the biggest victory of his career by defeating world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris Masters, winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. This marked Norrie's first ever win over a reigning world No. 1 and ended Alcaraz's 17-match Masters 1000 winning streak, as well as his run of nine consecutive finals. Despite losing the first set, Norrie rallied with consistent and physical play, capitalizing on Alcaraz's 54 unforced errors and visible frustration, including moments arguing with his coach. Norrie, who recently recovered from a significant forearm injury, described the win as "massive" and the most confident performance of his career. The victory positions Norrie to advance further in the tournament, now facing either Valentin Vacherot or Arthur Rinderknech. Alcaraz's loss opens the door for Jannik Sinner to potentially overtake him as the top-ranked male tennis player.