Cameron Norrie Stuns Daniil Medvedev in First Round of 2025 French Open
Cameron Norrie pulls off a stunning upset against Daniil Medvedev in the first round of the 2025 French Open.
Key Points
- • Cameron Norrie defeated Daniil Medvedev in the first round of the 2025 French Open.
- • Norrie won the match after trailing in the final set, winning 6-5.
- • Medvedev made 69 unforced errors during the match despite serving 16 aces.
- • The victory sets Norrie up against Federico Agustin Gomez in the next round.
In a remarkable upset at the 2025 French Open, British tennis player Cameron Norrie defeated former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev in the first round. The match took place on June 22, 2025, with Norrie emerging victorious after an intense five-set battle, with set scores of 7-5, 6-3, 4-6, 1-6, and 6-5.
Norrie, ranked No. 81 due to injuries that plagued his recent career, started strong by winning the first two sets against the 11th-seeded Medvedev. However, Medvedev rallied to take the third and fourth sets, bringing the match to a crucial final set where he led 5-3 at one point. In a dramatic turnaround, Norrie staged a comeback, winning the last four games to secure the final set and the match, showcasing his resilience and fighting spirit.
The match highlighted Medvedev's struggles, as despite his powerful serve, logging 16 aces, he also racked up a staggering 69 unforced errors. This defeat marks a continuation of early exits for Medvedev, following his disappointing departure from the 2024 Australian Open, where he lost in the first round as well. Norrie's victory sets him up for a second-round meeting with Federico Agustin Gomez, marking a potential resurgence for the once highly-ranked player.