Mexican Open: Cameron Norrie beat the American teenager student Tien in the opening of the circle | Tennis news
British Cameron Norrie sent a packaging from a teenager of Student Tien in the introductory circle of Mexican open.
British no. 2 lost 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 of the 19-year-old, who was ranked 83 in the world for an hour and 52 minutes in Acapulc.
Tien began strongly, leading 4-1 in the introductory set before Norriie recovered and served for a set at 5-4. However, the British was broken, and Tien also won the break before taking control of the second set.
Norrie won her only previous meeting against Tien in Hong Kong earlier this year, defeating him in flat sets, 6-3 7-5.
Tien will face the winner of the match between Alexander Zverev and Matteo Arnaldi in the second round.
The second seed Casper Ruud has booked its place in the next round with a 6-4 6-4 6-4 over French Arthur Rinderknech.
Third seed Tommy Paul was softened by Canadian Gabriel Diallo 6-2 6-2, while American Ben Shelton, Fifth Seed of the Tournament, fought next to Cobolli 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-4) to go up to The second round.
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