Cameron Norrie becomes an ATP Masters 1000 champion for the first time, clinching the biggest title of his career at the BNP Paribas Open after defeating Nikoloz Basilashvili
This is Norrie's second title in his sixth ATP final of the season after winning his maiden crown earlier this year in Los Cabos.
Norrie rallied from a set down to earn his career best 47th win of the season and is the first player from Great Britain to lift the trophy, achieving what former finalists Andy Murray, Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski failed to do. "I am so happy, this is my biggest title," said Norrie, who clinched the crown when Basilashvili belted a forehand long on the first match point.
Norrie was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, grew up in New Zealand before becoming the top collegiate player in the United States at Texas Christian University. Cameron Norrie, left, of Britain, shakes hands with Nikoloz Basilashvili, of Georgia, after defeating him in singles final at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament, October 17, 2021, in Indian Wells, California. He has a reputation of being a streaky player capable of looking unbeatable one day and vulnerable the next.
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