Cam Norrie delivered a standout performance at the Paris Masters, defeating world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 in the second round. The victory marked a personal milestone for the British player, who has battled injury setbacks and inconsistent form throughout the season.
“Massive. So big for me,” Norrie said after the match. “I’ve been coming back from my injury… last year I lost first round of qualies here. Just trying to enjoy my tennis the second half of the year. I was able to do that.”
Overcoming the Odds
Facing one of the most confident players on the ATP Tour, Norrie remained composed and aggressive. He capitalized on Alcaraz’s errors and maintained pressure throughout the match.
“To get a win like this… this is the biggest win of my career, my first over a world No. 1,” he said. “Especially probably the most confident player in the world right now… him and Sinner combined.”
Staying Mentally Strong
Norrie’s resilience was key to his success. He created multiple opportunities and refused to let missed chances derail his momentum.
“So pleased with the way I did it. Having a lot of chances and having to keep pushing and keep going for more. I was able to stay tough and get the win. I’m really pleased,” he added.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Currently the world no.1, the Spaniard played his last match on the 28th
of October when he surrendered to world no.31 Cameron Norrie 4-6 6-3 6-4 in the 2nd round in Paris (draw).This season Carlos has managed to achieve an overall 67-8 record. Alcaraz has won 8 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Tokyo. The Spaniard reached the final in Barcelona and Wimbledon.
ATP Paris - Cameron Norrie's projected path
Norrie in Paris, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked world no.31, the Brit has a 35-27 match record in 2025. Cameron is currently competing in Paris where he bested the world no.43 Sebastian Baez 6-3 6-4 and the world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-3 6-4.
Cameron 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 clashed against each other 8 times. Their head to head is 5-3 for Alcaraz.