Summary
Cameron Norrie defeated Jacob Fearnley in the third round of the French Open amid distractions from loud fireworks outside the nearby Paris St-Germain stadium. Norrie won in straight sets, reaching the last 16 of the tournament for the first time in his career. The match interruptions were due to football fans celebrating a Champions League final.
Key Facts
- Cameron Norrie won against Jacob Fearnley with scores of 6-3, 7-6 (7-1), 6-2.
- The match took place at the French Open, and it was Norrie's first time reaching the fourth round.
- Loud fireworks and other noises disrupted the play as PSG fans celebrated outside the stadium.
- Both players are British, with Norrie reclaiming his position as the British number two from Fearnley earlier this year.
- Norrie had previously been ranked eighth in the world and reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2022.
- Fearnley, a newcomer to professional tennis, played his first clay-court matches recently.
- The match could lead to Norrie facing Novak Djokovic next.
- This is the first time since 1968 that two British men have reached the French Open's last 16.
