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British number one Norrie loses in Italian Open

BBC Sport · May 9, 2026, 11:22 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Cameron Norrie reached the last-16 stage of the Madrid Open last month, losing to eventual champion Jannik Sinner
  • British number one Cameron Norrie exited the Italian Open in the second round with a straight-set defeat by Argentina's Thiago Agustin Tirante.
  • The 17th seed lost 6-3 7-5 to Tirante, who is ranked at a career-best 69th in the world.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Cameron Norrie reached the last-16 stage of the Madrid Open last month, losing to eventual champion Jannik Sinner

British number one Cameron Norrie exited the Italian Open in the second round with a straight-set defeat by Argentina's Thiago Agustin Tirante.

The 17th seed lost 6-3 7-5 to Tirante, who is ranked at a career-best 69th in the world.

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