Cameron Norrie kicked off day three at Roland Garros with a superb match-up against Daniil Medvedev on Court Simonne Mathieu. The Brit has been struggling of late but put on a thrilling show to defeat the Russian 7-5 6-3 4-6 1-6 7-5 coming from behind in both the first and last sets to clinch victory.
Over on Court Philippe-Chatrier Coco Gauff began her quest to win the French title having been the beaten finalist on the last two clay tournaments, the Madrid and Italian Opens. She swept past Australia’s Olivia Gadecki in straight sets without too much trouble.
Elsewhere, Novak Djokovic advanced into the second round with a simple 6-3 6-3 6-3 victory over the USA’s Mackenzie McDonald. Having parted company with Andy Murray as his coach, Djokovic is hoping for a good showing in Paris.
Jack Draper is also in search of a strong run in the French Open and kicked off his campaign in style against Mattia Bellucci, coming back from a set down to storm to a 3-6 6-1 6-4 6-2 victory.
Follow all the latest updates, scores, results and analysis from Roland Garros below:
French Open 2025 - Day 3
- GAME, SET & MATCH! Cameron Norrie kicks off day three with thrilling five-set victory over Daniil Medvedev
- GAME, SET & MATCH! Coco Gauff defeats Olivia Gadecki in straight sets on Court Philippe Chatrier
- GAME, SET & MATCH! Novak Djokovic beats Mackenzie McDonald 6-3 6-3 6-3
- GAME, SET & MATCH! Jack Draper beats Mattia Bellucci 3-6 6-1 6-4 6-2
It's how you finish, not how you start!
19:00 , Will Castle
A first ever win at Roland Garros for Draper
18:45 , Will CastleJack Draper defeats Mattia Bellucci to advance to the 2nd round of #RolandGarros for the first time in his career 📈 pic.twitter.com/TmX9MilWaE
— TNT Sports (@tntsports) May 27, 2025
Draper gives his props to Bellucci
18:34 , Will CastleJack Draper was just too good for Mattia Bellucci today, especially towards the back end of that game, but the Italian put on more than a good showing for himself.
The Brit was sure to give Bellucci his flowers post-match: "I think Mattia Bellucci came out and played really aggressive from the start. He was coming out with some amazing shots which caught me a little bit off guard. I was serving a couple of double faults which doesn't help because the margins are so small at this level.
"I'm really proud of the way I turned the game on its head when I started to be more aggressive. It was a really tough battle so credit to Mattia because he played incredibly."
*Jack Draper 3-6 6-1 6-4 6-2 Mattia Bellucci - GAME, SET & MATCH!
18:29 , Will CastleDraper is serving for his first ever Roland Garros win - we all know how this is going to go.
He aces the first before serving the second to no response. At 30-0, he is forced to play a bit of tennis but rises to that with ease, chasing the attempted drop-shot to the net before dispatching Bellucci with a superb backhand.
Match point - and as expected, Draper gets the job done!
Jack Draper 3-6 6-1 6-4 5-2 Mattia Bellucci* - BREAK!
18:26 , Will CastleBellucci might just be letting this slip out of his grasp. Despite bouncing back from losing the first point to draw, he drops the next two and gives Draper a chance at an insurance break.
The Italian is not giving it up easy and stays in it as Draper hits a straight backhand into the net. But the Brit is just too powerful and fashions the smash opportunity to secure a double break.
*Jack Draper 3-6 6-1 6-4 4-2 Mattia Bellucci
18:22 , Will CastleDraper is just unstoppable on serve. He goes 40-0 up, making that 24 in the last 22 when serving.
He has a bit of fun and goes for a couple big shots with a such a significant advantage in the game, allowing Bellucci to get on the board.
But there’s no comeback here for the Italian as he gets aced into oblivion.
Jack Draper 3-6 6-1 6-4 3-2 Mattia Bellucci* - BREAK!
18:18 , Will CastleDraper is hunting down this break. He goes 0-30 up after playing Bellucci from corner to corner, forcing the Italian to net a backhand slice.
Another trailing backhand fails to clear the net and Draper has three break points. Will he need all three?
Oh, of course he doesn’t! A sublime forehand return from serve bombs into the back left corner and past a helpless Bellucci. Draper breaks!
*Jack Draper 3-6 6-1 6-4 2-2 Mattia Bellucci
18:14 , Will CastleA couple shaky moments from Draper in the fourth but his serving is strong enough to make up for errors made earlier in the game.
Bellucci wasn’t happy with one call and got the umpire down to draw out some lines. He didn’t win the argument and is forced to go level in the set.
Jack Draper 3-6 6-1 6-4 1-2 Mattia Bellucci*
18:10 , Will CastleBrilliant work from Bellucci to control a dynamite forehand from Draper close to the net and work the drop shot.
However, Draper is able to get the edge against the 23-year-old and goes within a point of breaking - leading Bellucci to throw his racket in frustration.
Draper has the chance in to secure a crucial break as draws towards the net at 30-40 - but he can’t control his volley and goes just wide.
Bellucci takes advantage of this winner as deuce rolls around to see out an impressive defence under pressure.
*Jack Draper 3-6 6-1 6-4 1-1 Mattia Bellucci
18:06 , Will CastleDraper doesn’t looked fazed by Bellucci’s response and kicks his service game off with an ace.
Bellucci tries to force Draper deep, playing it just inside the bassline. The Brit avoids being caught out as a Bellucci forehand clips the net, staying on the offensive and leading the Italian to go long.
Draper then stands up tall to his opponent and brings home a second consecutive hold to love.
Jack Draper 3-6 6-1 6-4 0-1 Mattia Bellucci*
18:02 , Will CastleEmphatic start to set four from Bellucci. He serves Draper to love, finishing off the opening game with an ace.
He’s reacted well to going a set down.
*Jack Draper 3-6 6-1 6-4 Mattia Bellucci - SET!
17:58 , Mike JonesDaper have been so impressive in this set. Again Bellucci troubles him but he manages to squeeze into a 30-15 lead.
Draper then aces to move within one point.
Bellucci returns serve but Draper unloads a forehand to the baseline and takes the point, the game and the set.
He leads 2-1 now.
*Jack Draper 3-6 6-1 5-4 Mattia Bellucci
17:56 , Mike JonesMattia Bellucci is cruising. He holds off an onslaught from Draper to hold another service game.
Now there’s a chance for the Brit to serve out the third set.
Can he do it?
Jack Draper 3-6 6-1 5-3 Mattia Bellucci*
17:50 , Mike JonesBellucci holds! He chips away at Draper’s lead with a super quick hold to 15.
In response, Draper holds with aplomb. From 30-15 he aces twice and flies to a hold of serve.
Jack Draper 3-6 6-1 4-2 Mattia Bellucci*
17:43 , Mike JonesAfter Bellucci holds serve he then troubles Draper’s serve for the first time in the set.
Draper has to save a break point and does so. He moves back into a two game lead and moves closer to winning the second set.
Jack Draper 3-6 6-1 3-1 Mattia Bellucci*
17:33 , Mike JonesDraper flies through his next service game.
The first three points are quickly accummulated and he gets over the line easily enough.
Bellucci comes forward but mishits a drop shot and Draper smashes a passing winner over the net.
*Jack Draper 3-6 6-1 2-1 Mattia Bellucci - BREAK!
17:29 , Mike JonesThe crowd are still backing Bellucci. They cheer as he edges into a 30-15 lead.
A wild forehand across the court goes long and brings Draper level.
Bellucci serves through the centre but Draper defends wonderfully. He lofts the ball over the net and start forward expecting the drop shot. It comes and Draper flicks it back to set up a break point.
An attempted slice from Draper takes the game to deuce when he hits the net and he earns a second break opportunity of the game.
This one is saved by Bellucci as well.
Break! Draper comes through his test and squeezes his nose ahead.
Jack Draper 3-6 6-1 1-1 Mattia Bellucci*
17:19 , Mike JonesA powerful response from Draper who seems incredibly controlled on his own serve now.
Bellucci is finding that difficult to deal with but is taking on risky and rewarding shots to counteract the power.
It’s not enough to damage Draper this time and the Brit draws level in the set.
*Jack Draper 3-6 6-1 0-1 Mattia Bellucci
17:17 , Mike JonesThis match is a battle now. Both men have seized the other up over the first two and both think they can beat the other.
Draper makes Bellucci work for his hold of serve with the Italian scampering around court.
He gets through it though.
*Jack Draper 3-6 6-1 Mattia Bellucci - SET!
17:08 , Mike JonesDraper stands at the baseline and works Bellucci left-to-right.
He’s in control and he’s playing like it. Up, down, forehand to backhand, power and pace.
Bellucci has been blown away in this set.
Draper positions himself with two set points and Bellucci cannot get the serve back.
*Jack Draper 3-6 5-1 Mattia Bellucci - BREAK!
17:06 , Mike JonesMattia Bellucci made the first set look easy, Jack Draper has done the same in the second though he isn’t over the line yet.
An attempted drop shot from the Italian gives Draper another break and he’ll serve to win the set and get level in the match.
Jack Draper 3-6 4-1 Mattia Bellucci*
17:04 , Mike JonesBang.
Jack Draper is bossing and bullying from his own serve now.
He’s settled down after that whirlwind start and most of Bellucci’s confidence has ebbed away.
*Jack Draper 3-6 3-1 Mattia Bellucci
17:01 , Mike JonesBellucci needs a comeback or at least a foothold in this set.
He gets one with powerful service game. The crowd is backing him and the Italian needs to hand in for a while.
Jack Draper 3-6 3-0 Mattia Bellucci* - BREAK!
16:57 , Mike JonesHello. Jack Draper is clicking, his shots seem stronger, his movement seems quicker.
Bellucci is on the back foot and the mistakes are coming.
Draper breaks serve and goes ahead.
He then adds to his control with a rapid hold of serve as his opponent seems a little rattled.
If Bellucci came out swinging in the first set, Draper has done the same in the second. Great response.
Jack Draper 3-6 1-0 Mattia Bellucci*
16:51 , Mike JonesThe shackles may have been released from Jack Draper.
After a difficult first set, he found some form towards the end and has refocused.
A hold of serve to start the second set puts him in charge but he’ll want more consistency.
*Jack Draper 3-6 Mattia Bellucci - SET!
16:42 , Mike JonesBellucci is asked to defend his previous work as Draper finds some form.
A cheeky underarm serve brings Draper up the court and the Brit can only flick the ball back.
It sets up Bellucci to smoke a winner down the line and the set goes his way.
Jack Draper 3-5 Mattia Bellucci*
16:35 , Mike JonesGood defence from Draper sees Bellucci hook a forehand into the net.
The Italian then attempts a drop shot and clips the tape which puts Draper 0-30 ahead.
This time an attempted backhand slice fails to get over and Draper has three break points to get the set back on serve.
Bellucci saves the first with precision, pace and power all rolled into one. He saves the second one with a well aimed serve-and-volley. He saves the third as Draper lofts one too long.
Deuce.
Jack Draper 3-5 Mattia Bellucci*
16:31 , Mike Jones“Come on!” says Draper as he moves 40-30 into the lead.
Bellucci sends a forehand long again and that’s another game which goes Draper’s way.
This next one is a big one. Another break and the first set is wide open.
Jack Draper 2-5 Mattia Bellucci - BREAK!
16:28 , Mike JonesDraper has taken a while to get going but he manages to break Bellucci’s serve.
That will give him some confidence going forward. The Brit is back in the contest.
It may be too late for the first set but Draper can fight through the second.
Jack Draper 1-5 Mattia Bellucci
16:23 , Mike JonesWhile we were following proceedings on Court Philippe Chatrier, Jack Draper was having a torrid time of things out on Court 9.
Up against Italy’s Mattia Bellucci the British No.1 has slipped 5-1 behind in the first set.
There’s still plenty of time to play in this match but Bellucci has started like a rocket train here.
Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-3 6-3 Mackenzie McDonald - GAME, SET & MATCH!
16:18 , Mike JonesJob done.
Novak Djokovic advances into the second round of the French Open with a straight set victory over Mackenzie McDonald.
6-3 6-3 6-3. The biggest issue was the wind during the opening set but once the roof was closed there was only going to be one winner.
Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-3 5-3 Mackenzie McDonald
16:16 , Mike JonesVery solid from McDonald.
The match won’t go his way but he’s but in a solid show and has come through some tight moments.
It’s never easy against someone as great as the Serb and it’s hard to maintain composure at times but McDonald does well to hold.
Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-3 5-2 Mackenzie McDonald*
16:09 , Mike JonesNovak Djokovic is on the brink. Another hold of serve to love and the Serb has his sights set on the second round.
*Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-3 4-2 Mackenzie McDonald - BREAK!
16:09 , Mike JonesMcDonald saves a break point by outlasting Djokovic in a rally. Not many have done that before.
Djokovic then pushes his opponent back after a drop shot and goes to advantage.
The break that Djokovic wanted is secured and from here he can charge to victory.
Two games needed.
Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-3 3-2 Mackenzie McDonald*
15:59 , Mike JonesDjokovic peppers McDonald’s backhand and adds point after point to the score.
A confidently hold puts him within three games of the next round.
Over on Court Suzanne Lenglen, Jack Draper has started his match against Mattia Bellucci and will cover that action at the conclusion of Djokovic’s match.
*Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-3 2-2 Mackenzie McDonald
15:56 , Mike JonesFour games into this third set know and it’s all been plain sailing.
Holds of serve galore and each with relative ease.
Decent from McDonald but it feels as though Djokovic is waiting to pick his moment to strike.
Novak Djokovic 6-3 56-3 1-0 Mackenzie McDonald*
15:48 , Mike JonesHold to love from Djokovic. Fairly simple stuff for the Serb at present.
Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-3 Mackenzie McDonald- SET!
15:45 , Mike JonesIt seems as though the last game was a blip for Djokovic. He’s so skillful and smooth across court.
He wins points from so many different positions and areas on court. There’s also plenty more in his arsenal and McDonald has no answer.
Novak Djokovic 6-3 5-3 Mackenzie McDonald - BREAK!
15:41 , Mike JonesDjokovic is in a desperate position again. 0-40 down after some lacklustre and wayward strokes.
He aces but then pushes on too wide. McDonald has a break but is still up against it here.
Novak Djokovic 6-3 5-2 Mackenzie McDonald - BREAK!
15:36 , Mike JonesDjokovic sprints up the court and slides into another drop shot that he flicks over the net.
That sets up and break point and he blaze a return of serve past the American to secure it.
Novak Djokovic 6-3 4-2 Mackenzie McDonald*
15:31 , Mike JonesOh here we go.
Djokovic is somewhat bullied in this game and if knocked off balance by his opponent setting up a chance.
An comes at 0-40 and another at 15-40.
Djokovic moves to deuce when McDonald fails to get back a first serve and in three hits the three break points are wiped out.
From deuce he eases to another hold of serve.
*Novak Djokovic 6-3 3-2 Mackenzie McDonald
15:25 , Mike JonesMcDonald works his way to 40-40 with the serve. He sends the ball to Djokovic’s backhand and follows up with a forehand to the corner.
The American approaches and meets a volley with an angled racket that guides the ball too far from his opponent.
A good hold of serve from deuce follows.
Novak Djokovic 6-3 3-1 Mackenzie McDonald*
15:21 , Mike JonesDjokovic is putting a bit of extra effort into his forehands now and with the precision that he gets when placing his shots McDonald is in for a tough time.
Djokovic flies through to another hold of serve without issue.
*Novak Djokovic 6-3 2-1 Mackenzie McDonald
15:18 , Mike JonesA 0-30 lead for Novak Djokovic isn’t enough for him to secure a second break in this set.
McDonald does well to come through for the hold but it’s still going to be a difficult recovery job.
Novak Djokovic 6-3 2-0 Mackenzie McDonald*
15:11 , Mike JonesWith the roof closed the conditions get easier for both players. Less wind, less bounce.
In theory that favours Djokovic who is just superb at forcing points his way from a level playing field.
He slides on the clay as he approaches the net and deftly places a volley over the net.
A hold of serve to love and the second set is heading his way as well just two games in.
*Novak Djokovic 6-3 1-0 Mackenzie McDonald - BREAK!
15:09 , Mike JonesDjokovic continues his good work as the roof is closed above Court Philippe Chatrier.
There’s a bit of rain around so the decision was made to keep this match going.
McDonald gives up a game by slipping just wide after reaching a drop shot.
Novak Djokovic 6-3 Mackenzie McDonald
15:05 , Flo CliffordNo bother for the Serb, however. He earns another set point with an ace and wraps up this opener as McDonald sprays his return almost into the crowd. Not pretty tennis, but efficient stuff.
*Novak Djokovic 5-3 Mackenzie McDonald
15:03 , Flo CliffordDjokovic hits long on his first set point, at 40-15, and suddenly is in a spot of bother.
McDonald is trying to play with more variety, standing a little closer inside the baseline, and gets the better of him with another drop shot as Djokovic pushes it wide for deuce.
*Novak Djokovic 5-3 Mackenzie McDonald
15:00 , Flo CliffordBut play is set to continue while the roof is closing, which will take around 10 minutes.
You’d imagine McDonald will be less than thrilled by this, as he’s got to deal with the wind and Djokovic serving for the set.
*Novak Djokovic 5-3 Mackenzie McDonald
14:58 , Flo CliffordAnother break in play for more discussions with the umpire and a tournament official... and the decision is made, it will be closed.
Novak Djokovic 5-3 Mackenzie McDonald*
14:55 , Flo CliffordThe wind is making this not a particularly pretty set of tennis. Djokovic is dealing with the breeze considerably better, though, pushing McDonald back beyond the baseline before hitting a drop shot that the American can only push wide.
A cross-court Djokovic volley is called out but the umpire - sat right above the bounce - quickly corrects the call, and McDonald isn’t happy about it.
He responds with an ace for 40-30 and Djokovic goes long. He will serve for the set.
*Novak Djokovic 5-2 Mackenzie McDonald
14:50 , Flo CliffordNope, the roof stays open. It’s drizzling in Paris and plenty of umbrellas are open in the crowd.
McDonald seems the worse-affected by the stoppage, though, making two unforced errors, before a simply sublime rally - the American digs out a Djokovic drop shot, playing a fabulous one of his own, both players scrambling to get the ball back into play, before overcooking a cross-court forehand just a fraction. The crowd enjoyed that.
Djokovic misses another sitter of a volley but holds easily as McDonald fires long again.
Novak Djokovic 4-2 Mackenzie McDonald*
14:46 , Flo CliffordMcDonald has Djokovic off-balance in the rally but punts the ball into the net, and it’s first blood to the 24-time major winner.
Both players are chatting to the umpire now; McDonald seems to think the roof was set to be closed after his service game.
Novak Djokovic 3-2 Mackenzie McDonald*
14:45 , Flo CliffordFirst opening for Djokovic on McDonald’s serve as he double faults for 30-30.
The American gets unlucky with a forehand, aiming for the corner but hitting just long, and Djokovic has a first break point.
Novak Djokovic 3-2 Mackenzie McDonald*
14:43 , Flo CliffordDjokovic is not getting his way and the roof is remaining open.
McDonald fires down an ace to begin but then hits a down the line shot wide for 15-15.
Novak Djokovic 3-2 Mackenzie McDonald*
14:39 , Flo CliffordDjokovic has a chat with the umpire at the change of ends and isn’t happy about something. Some umbrellas are going up in the crowd so it could be about the prospect of rain, but TNT Sports comms suggest he’s not happy about the wind picking up bits of clay.
He mentions that there’s a roof on Philippe-Chatrier and suggests they use it.
*Novak Djokovic 3-2 Mackenzie McDonald*
14:36 , Flo CliffordDjokovic has McDonald on the move and redirects him brilliantly with a great serve out wide, firing the winner into the empty space left by the American.
He looks to have the better of McDonald with a drop shot, but he’s quick into the space and digs it out, with Djokovic punting his volley wide in reply. Another unusually poor shot at the net there.
But an ace seals another straightforward hold for the Serb. Neither player has really been troubled so far.
Novak Djokovic 2-2 Mackenzie McDonald*
14:32 , Flo CliffordThe players’ shirts are rippling in the wind - it’s really picked up and is making the flight of the ball quite awkward.
Djokovic misses a sitter of a volley at the net, pushing long, and McDonald holds to 15 with another ace. The American’s serve is holding up well so far.
*Novak Djokovic 2-1 Mackenzie McDonald
14:28 , Flo CliffordDjokovic’s serve isn’t quite firing so far, but he’s making the most of these second serves.
The Serb plays a beautifully constructed point, pushing McDonald back with a slice down the line before playing a neat drop shot that just dies away as it hits the dirt.
Another calm, composed early hold.
Novak Djokovic 1-1 Mackenzie McDonald*
14:25 , Flo CliffordThe Californian makes a good start to his own service game, getting on the front foot and playing aggressively. Djokovic digs out a volley but aims it straight at him and McDonald can easily put away the smash.
He holds to love with a sweet cross-court forehand winner and an ace down the T. Great start.
*Novak Djokovic 1-0 Mackenzie McDonald
14:22 , Flo CliffordMcDonald can’t get to an awkward high ball by Djokovic and volleys it wide, but gets an early foothold in this game as he outlasts the veteran in a rally, Djokoivc shanking the ball into the net.
A couple of mishits by Djokovic in the next rally - the wind is causing problems already - but a smart down the line winner sends him well on his way, and a straightforward hold gets the Serb on the board.
*Novak Djokovic vs Mackenzie McDonald
14:19 , Flo CliffordWe’re ready to go. Djokovic to serve first in this first meeting between the pair.
Jack Draper still to come
14:19 , Mike JonesJack Draper, the men’s British No.1, is still to come and will face Mattia Bellucci later today.
Draper has a strong chance of going deep in this tournament given his form and will look to impress in his first round match.
We’re still a couple of hours away from him taking to court which is enough time to follow Novak Djokovic’s opening match.
Novak Djokovic vs Mackenzie McDonald
14:19 , Flo CliffordOnto the next match of a jam-packed day three at Roland Garros.
Djokovic has had a poor season by his own very high standards, with a loss in the Miami final and several first-round exits in the spring, but should have a bit more pep in his step after winning his 100th title in Geneva last week.
He gets a warm reception from the crowd as the players knock some balls about - of course he won one of the most significant of his titles here last summer, at the Paris Olympics.
Norrie on his dip in form
14:17 , Mike Jones"He actually upped his level and I dropped my intensity [during the third and fourth sets] I wasn't able to hang with him but I was able to find some energy in that fifth set.
“I don't really remember too much of the final set because winning the match from being down is crazy.
"It was really nice to get past the first round. I just enjoyed it from start to finish. We both played incredible tennis and it was an amazing win for me. It was so much fun."
Post match reaction from Norrie
14:15 , Mike Jones"There wasn't a lot on my mind on match point. It was an incredible atmosphere.
“Thank you to everyone for supporting me there. I really felt like I had the momentum at the end, it was kind of similar to the first set. I just felt a lot of energy and I was able to get over the line.
"I felt that he was a little tentative but honestly it was a crazy match. He is so tough to beat, I think I deserve a diploma for beating Medvedev because he's beaten me the last four or five times. It was an unreal match."
Gauff advances to second round
14:14 , Mike JonesCameron Norrie’s marathon victory took so long, around four hours, that there were no updates from Coco Gauff’s first round clash.
She swept past Australia’s Olivia Gadecki on Court Philippe Chatrier in straight sets.
Up next Novak Djokovic begins his campaign to win a fourth French Open title.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 5-7 Cameron Norrie - GAME, SET & MATCH!
14:03 , Mike JonesThe crowd roars with cheers and praise for both these men who have put on a splendid display today.
Medvedev serves to stay in the match and wins the opening point as Norrie pulls on into the net.
Another low backhand from Norrie strikes the tape as well putting the Russian 30-0 up.
A blazing backhand return of serve fizzes across court and Medvedev can’t reach it. When the Russian goes long in the fourth rally the score reaches 30-30.
A serve-and-volley from Medvedev settles the nerves once again. The crowd hype grows, Norrie makes it deuce.
Norrie has a match point! After Medvedev hits the net...
... he takes it! Medvedev pushes the ball too long. It’s a break of serve, a vital one at the biggest moment and Cameron Norrie reaches the second round!
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 5-6 Cameron Norrie
13:56 , Mike JonesCrazily, that dip in focus from Medvedev means that Norrie now controls the set.
The Brit goes behind having missed a forehand pass. He gets level as Medvedev pulls a backhand wide.
A lofted cross court shot gives Medvedev another point but the Russian errs to hand it back. 30-30.
Mistakes from both take the game to deuce.
Norrie volleys back a winner from the net to go to advantage. He moves ahead with a delicate drop shot and is one game from winning the match!
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 5-5 Cameron Norrie* - BREAK!
13:51 , Mike JonesNorrie comes out on top in the opening rally which makes both men work and run around the court. Medvedev floats a volley wide.
The Russian then fizzes a forehand into the net and Norrie moves 0-30 ahead.
A long forehand from Medvedev gives Norrie three break points.
He can’t, can he?
Medvedev saves the first one. He can’t save the second!
Wow.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 5-4 Cameron Norrie
13:47 , Mike JonesNorrie is fighting to the end but it may not be enough. Daniil Medvedev is serving to win the match next...
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 5-3 Cameron Norrie*
13:44 , Mike JonesToo good.
Daniil Medvedev has been in control from start to finish in this game.
Four points in a row and the Russian is one game away from a famous win.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 4-3 Cameron Norrie
13:41 , Mike JonesNorrie is still going. He’s defiant and determined to go to the end.
The Brit changes the grip on his racket once more as the match time ticks over three and a half hours.
Will there be another twist in this tale?
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 4-2 Cameron Norrie*
13:38 , Mike JonesMedvedev is edging closer. Still no real threat to his serve in this set from Norrie.
The Brit needs to find another couple of levels from this position.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 3-2 Cameron Norrie
13:34 , Mike JonesNorrie is not done yet.
A confident service game keeps him in touch in the fifth and final set but he needs a break from somewhere.
The pressure lands on Medvedev once more.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 3-1 Cameron Norrie*
13:31 , Mike JonesIs the death knell calling Cameron Norrie?
It seems so. Medvedev works his way up to 30-0 then drives a volley into the net.
The slight hiccup is no problem though as Norries hooks a return of serve wide.
The Russian comes through deuce to secure his break. He’s three games away from an incredible win.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 2-1 Cameron Norrie - BREAK!
13:26 , Mike JonesLovely from Medvedev.
A slight positional error from Norrie and the ball sits up for Medvedev who smokes it past the Brit to take advantage of a break point.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 1-1 Cameron Norrie*
13:22 , Mike JonesAfter that mammoth game, the pressure moves over to Medvedev for his first service game of the fifth set.
It’s a start contrast as the Russian holds serve to love.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 0-1 Cameron Norrie
13:20 , Mike JonesReset and refocus. That’s what Cam Norrie has to do here.
He’s got the first serve of the fifth set and begins well. A forehand to the back corner forces Medvedev to hook one out of play.
The Brit misses out on a drop shot though and flicks his attempted return into the net.
Medvedev turns the screw now. He powers past his opponent to win a break point.
Norrie saves it. He needs to get through this game or else his mental resistance will waver.
He does!
It takes seven rounds of deuce before the Brit holds. Four break points saved in a game lasting over 10 minutes.
Big.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 6-1 Cameron Norrie - SET!
13:04 , Mike JonesTwo sets apiece now. Cam Norrie won the first two, Daniil Medvedec secured the next two.
The momentum is now with the Russian who has zapped all of the good feeling out of his British opponent.
Which way will this one go?
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 5-1 Cameron Norrie
13:01 , Mike JonesGood from Norrie. The fourth set is gone but he can find some rhythm for the next one.
Norrie has been very poor for a little while now and is resigned to his fate.
He comes through his service game, needing to battle from deuce, and avoids a bagel.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 5-0 Cameron Norrie*
12:56 , Mike JonesBang, bang, bang, bang.
Three service games from Daniil Medvedev and all three have been won to love in this fourth set.
This is seriously impressive from the Russian.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 4-0 Cameron Norrie -BREAK!
12:54 , Mike JonesNorrie is handing over quite a few cheap points to his opponent.
This has been a set to forget so far and Norrie might just do so.
Keep some energy in reserve and roll the dice in the fifth and final set perhaps?
Another break of serve from Medvedev may force Norrie’s hand.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 3-0 Cameron Norrie*
12:50 , Mike JonesThe shoulders are sagging, his head is bowed. Cameron Norrie is not in a good way here.
Daniil Medvedev is dictating how this match is going to end and it will be in his favour.
There’s more aggression and focus from the Russian who holds to love again.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 2-0 Cameron Norrie - BREAK!
12:49 , Mike JonesOh my.
Norrie is not at the races at all here. He’s slumped and devoid of energy and intensity.
It’s almost as though losing the third set has deflated him.
Medvedev breaks on his first opportunity.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 1-0 Cameron Norrie*
12:47 , Mike JonesPicking up where he left off in the third set, Daniil Medvedev gets a hold of serve on the board straight away.
With every win, he’s putting more pressure on Cam Norrie.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 0-0 Cameron Norrie
12:42 , Mike JonesThe match is still tilted towards Cameron Norrie as Daniil Medvedev has two more sets to win before getting through.
Norrie needs to find some reserves and to go again. A spot in the second round is well within his grasp.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 6-4 Cameron Norrie - SET!
12:40 , Mike JonesNow then.
Medvedev defends in the fist rally and attacks in the second. Both points go his way in this crucial game.
Norrie aces down the T line then serves to Medvedev’s forehand. The Russian keeps the ball in play but overhits a backhand as the rally goes on. 30-30.
Norrie stays calm and inches ahead but an error takes the game to deuce.
Medvedev wins a set point and Norrie goes wide!
This match is alive now.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 5-4 Cameron Norrie*
12:34 , Mike JonesNorrie clips the tape to give the first point to Medvedev in the next game.
An ace out wide doubles the Russian’s lead.
It’s very good from Medvedev who mixes up drop shots with powerful backhands.
He moves a step closer to winning the third set. Breaking Norrie now will extend the match.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 4-4 Cameron Norrie
12:31 , Mike JonesHold to love from Norrie.
No breaks in this set yet. Every game from now will have massive consequences on the outcome of the match.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 4-3 Cameron Norrie*
12:27 , Mike JonesIt’s now Medvedev’s turn to face a bit of pressure. Norrie opens 0-30 lead which the Russian responds to with an ace.
A long forehand gifts Norrie two break points but Medvedev scurries across court to save the first one.
He then serves down the T line and follows up with a volley from the net to drop a winner over.
Deuce.
Hold. An emphatic finish from Medvedev keeps him alive in the set.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 3-3 Cameron Norrie
12:22 , Mike JonesMedvedev is choosing now to go on the offensive and opens a 15-30 lead while attacking the second serve of Norrie.
A drop shot brings Norrie forward and he whacks it deep, Medvedev reaches for it and somehow gets his backhand in play and wins the point.
Two break points for the Russian.
Norrie saves the first one as Medvedev fails to get the serve back. He saves the second one as well!
Deuce.
Norrie holds. That was a big win for the Brit who took four points in a row.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 3-2 Cameron Norrie*
12:16 , Mike JonesFive games played in 19 minutes for this third set shows how little resistance there has been to the serving player so far.
Medvedev moves ahead again and will hope to challenge Norrie’s serve more from here on in.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 2-2 Cameron Norrie
12:14 , Mike JonesAnother competent hold of serve continues the third set trend.
The longer this goes on the more pressure will land on both players at the back of this set.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 2-1 Cameron Norrie*
12:08 , Mike JonesThere’s a languid style to Medvedev’s play at present. It’s almost as if he knows his opponent is going through the motions during his service games.
A drop shot winner from Norrie keeps the Russian on his toes.
A battle at deuce goes the way of Medvedev who approaches the net and dinks over a drop shot.
All on serve in the third set.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 1-1 Cameron Norrie
12:03 , Mike JonesWhat Medvedev can do, so can Norrie. Back-to-back holds of serve without much challenge.
Norrie holds to 30 having led 40-0.
The tempo is down a touch, both players will be conserving some energy at the start of this third set.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 1-0 Cameron Norrie*
11:59 , Mike JonesA reprieve from the battling that has summed up this match so far.
Daniil Medvedev holds to love.
He’s come from two sets down four times in his career to win so he knows he has the ability to do so.
*Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 0-0 Cameron Norrie
11:57 , Mike JonesCameron Norrie will either secure a place in the second round or this match is going the distance of five sets.
Daniil Medvedev is facing a long a difficult task to get through now but first he has to come through the next set.
Norrie will receive the first serve.
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-6 Cameron Norrie - SET!
11:54 , Mike JonesIt may seem disingenuous to say that Medvedev is playing the better tennis at present given the score but that is the case.
This service game is going to be a real battle for Norrie who drills the ball into the net after a lengthy first rally.
The Brit does great work getting Medvedev to run either side of the court and this next rally goes his way. 15-15.
A wayward forehand from Medvedev puts Norrie ahead after a 17 shot rally before an backhand error opens up two set points.
Medvedev pulls one back with some insane defensive and a volley from the net to win.
But, Norrie gets it done. The second set is his!
Daniil Medvedev 5-7 3-5 Cameron Norrie*
11:49 , Mike JonesNorrie now has three attempts to get this set won with Medvedev in the last chance saloon.
A coupe of errors nudge Norrie into a 15-30 lead but Medvedev smokes a backhand past the Brit to move level.
Medvedev holds and Norrie must win this set on his own serve.
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