Cameron Norrie Defeats Casper Ruud in Australian Open Upset

Norrie's aggressive strategy and recovery from burnout lead to career-highlight victory.

Cameron Norrie defeated world number 11, Casper Ruud, in the third round of the Australian Open, marking his first victory over a top-ranked player at a grand slam.
Norrie adopted a more aggressive approach in this tournament, approaching the net 56 times and scoring 63 winners during the match.
Despite losing the second set in a tie-break, Norrie maintained his strategy of pressuring Ruud’s backhand and capitalizing on net play.
This victory follows a period of burnout last season for Norrie, who rejuvenated his game with rigorous physical training and strategic coaching during the off-season.
Advancing to the fourth round of the Australian Open is a significant achievement for Norrie, marking one of his best career wins.