Tennis

Norrie wins Indian Wells

October 18, 2021 2:43 pm

Cameron Norrie became the first Briton to win the Indian Wells title. [Source: manchester evening news]

Cameron Norrie became the first Briton to win the Indian Wells title.

He fought back from a set and a break down to beat Nikoloz Basilashvili in the final.

The 26-year-old won 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 against the Georgian to seal one of the biggest titles in tennis.

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Norrie propels to British number one and he is in the running to reach the elite season-ending ATP Finals.

He will rise to a career-high 16th in the world, having started the year ranked 74th.

Spain’s Paula Badosa beat Victoria Azarenka to claim the women’s title.

[Source: BBC Sport]