Cameron Norrie finally got back in the win column at the Mifel Tennis Open by Telcel Oppo, beating Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4 6-1 in the first round and ending a six-match ATP Tour losing streak.
The result was an important one for the British player, whose run without an ATP Tour win had stretched back to April. Instead of another early exit, Norrie moved into the second round in Mexico and kept his week alive.
What the win means
Norrie’s performance was controlled from start to finish. He did not allow Kovacevic many chances, and he only faced two break points in the match. That made the straight-sets win look more comfortable than the scoreline alone might suggest.
The victory also came at a useful time for Norrie, who has been trying to reset after a difficult stretch. A first-round win does not solve everything, but it gives him something more positive to build on after a long slide.
Next up could be Aidan Mayo or Jamie Duckworth, with the second-round opponent still to be determined. If Duckworth advances, Norrie would be facing another player trying to make his way through the draw in Mexico.
The match was part of a broader week that also included Katie Boulter’s return from a first-round Wimbledon exit in Washington. Boulter lost 3-6 6-2 6-2 to Ashlyn Krueger in the first round of the Mubadala DC Open, while Norrie provided one of the more encouraging British results with his win in Mexico.
For Norrie, the main takeaway is simple: the streak is over, and he now has a chance to push deeper into the tournament.
