In a surprising upset at the Mexican Open in Acapulco, Britain's Cameron Norrie was defeated by 19-year-old American qualifier Learner Tien in straight sets, 7-6 (7-5) and 6-3. Despite having previously won against Tien earlier in the year, Norrie struggled to maintain his lead during the match. He rallied from a 1-4 deficit in the first set but failed to secure it after being broken while serving for it. In contrast, second seed Casper Ruud and other American players advanced smoothly in the tournament, hinting at a competitive atmosphere.
Norrie, now ranked 74th, faced a tough defeat against 19-year-old Learner Tien, who had previously lost to him this year.
Despite leading 4-1 in the first set, Norrie's inability to close the set allowed Tien to gain momentum for a comprehensive victory.
Second seed Casper Ruud advanced smoothly in the tournament, showcasing strong performance against Arthur Rinderknech, indicating his competitive edge.
The Mexican Open has seen an unexpected start with young talents like Tien making headlines by upsetting higher-ranked players like Norrie.
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