Carlos Alcaraz exited the Paris Masters earlier than expected after a three-set loss to Cameron Norrie. Despite winning the first set, the Spaniard struggled to maintain his level and was visibly frustrated with his performance.
Disappointment Despite Preparation
Alcaraz had spent several days training in Paris and felt confident heading into the match. However, his form on court didn’t match his expectations.
“I had a lot of practices here, which I was feeling great, feeling amazing, moving on the court, hitting the ball. I had all the ideas clear, all the goals clear,” he said. “Even in the first set, even that I won, I just felt like I could do much more than what I did.”
The second set marked a turning point, with Norrie taking control and Alcaraz unable to respond effectively.
“I tried in the second set just to be better, but it was totally the opposite. I just feel even worse,”
Alcaraz admitted.Credit to Norrie
While Alcaraz acknowledged his own shortcomings, he also praised Norrie’s performance.
“I have to give credit to Cam, as well, because I think he didn’t let me stay or come back to the match,” he said. “I had few breakpoints, which I would say could have been really helpful for me. I didn’t take it with really easy mistakes.”
Looking Ahead
With the ATP Finals in Turin and the Davis Cup approaching, Alcaraz is focused on recovery and preparation.
“I will try to prepare myself as better as I can, coming to Turin, coming to Davis Cup, really important tournaments that I have ahead right now,” he said. “Right now I just want to be back home, and let’s see what’s I gonna do.”
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Currently ranked no.1, Alcaraz played his last match on the 28th of October when he capitulated to world no.31 Cameron Norrie 4-6 6-3 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).
This season the Spaniard owns a 67-8 win-loss record. Alcaraz clinched 8 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Tokyo. Carlos was the runner-up in Barcelona and Wimbledon.
ATP Paris - Cameron Norrie's projected path
Norrie in Paris, ranking, and results in 2025
At the moment ranked no.31, Cameron has achieved an overall 35-27 record in 2025. Cameron is currently playing in Paris where he ousted the world no.43 Sebastian Baez 6-3 6-4 and the world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-3 6-4.
The Brit won 5 titles in his career: 3 on hard courts and 2 on clay courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Metz (Moselle Open) on the 2nd of November and () on the 30th of December.
Carlos Alcaraz and Cameron Norrie squared off 8 times. Their current head to head is 5-3 for Alcaraz.