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Cameron Norrie Upset by 304th Ranked Yi Zhou

9/18/2025

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Cameron Norrie lost to Yi Zhou in the first round of the 2025 Chengdu Open, despite holding a match point.
The match concluded with scores of 7-6, 4-6, 6-7, marking a significant upset for Norrie.
Zhou, ranked 304, celebrated his first notable victory on home soil.
Norrie struggled to regain his rhythm after recent Davis Cup play.
Zhou will face either Quentin Halys or Christopher O’Connell next.

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Story summary

Cameron Norrie lost to Yi Zhou in the first round of the 2025 Chengdu Open, despite holding a match point.
The match concluded with scores of 7-6, 4-6, 6-7, marking a significant upset for Norrie.
Zhou, ranked 304, celebrated his first notable victory on home soil.
Norrie struggled to regain his rhythm after recent Davis Cup play.
Zhou will face either Quentin Halys or Christopher O’Connell next.