Cameron Norrie Shocks Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Masters: Best Win of Career
Paris, October 28, 2025** – Cameron Norrie has etched his name into tennis history with a stunning second-round upset over world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz at the Rolex Paris Masters, defeating the Spaniard 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to claim the biggest victory of his career and advance to the third round for the first time since 2023. The 30-year-old British No. 2, who came from a set down in a tense 2-hour, 2-minute battle at La Défense Arena, became the first Brit to beat a world No. 1 since Dan Evans toppled Novak Djokovic at Monte Carlo in 2021. Norrie, seeded 23rd and on a wildcard, fired 28 winners and converted 3 of 5 break points, exploiting Alcaraz’s 54 unforced errors to end the Spaniard’s 17-match Masters 1000 winning streak dating back to March.
The Match: Norrie’s Grit Over Alcaraz’s Errors
Alcaraz, the top seed and playing his first match since the Tokyo Open title, started strongly, breaking Norrie in the fifth game with a forehand crosscourt winner to lead 3-2. The Brit leveled at 4-4 but faltered at 5-4, netting a backhand to hand the Spaniard the set. Norrie roared back in the second, racing to 4-1 with two breaks, including a stunning backhand pass over Alcaraz at net for 40-0. Serving out to love, he leveled the match.
The decider was a baseline war, with Norrie saving three break points at 2-2 before breaking Alcaraz at 3-3 with a deep return. Alcaraz clawed back for 4-4, but Norrie broke again at 5-4 after the Spaniard sent a forehand long on match point. “Massive – the biggest win of my career,” Norrie said on court. “Carlos was below par, but I made him play bad.”
| Player | Aces | Break Points Converted | Winners/Unforced Errors | Outcome |
|——–|——|————————-|————————-|———|
| **Cameron Norrie** | 5 | 3/5 (60%) | 28/18 | Winner (6-4, 3-6, 6-4) |
| Carlos Alcaraz | 8 | 1/3 (33%) | 25/54 | Runner-up |
Alcaraz’s Slump: 17-Match Streak Snapped
Alcaraz, 22 and chasing his seventh Masters 1000 title, struggled with timing and footwork, his 54 unforced errors a season-high. The loss, his ninth of 2025 (67-9 record), means Sinner can reclaim No. 1 if he wins the title. “I was far from my best—need to reset for Turin,” Alcaraz said, his first opening-round Masters exit since Miami 2022.
Norrie’s Path: Third Round vs. Rinderknech or Vacherot
Norrie, now 35-27 for 2025, faces the winner of Arthur Rinderknech vs. Valentin Vacherot in the third round. A deep run nets up to 360 points, boosting his year-end top-30 bid. “Carlos is the best—huge confidence,” Norrie said.
Norrie’s “best win” isn’t luck—it’s legacy. Alcaraz’s stumble? A blip. Paris roars on; the Brit’s unbreakable.
