Cameron Norrie Apologizes After Tossed Racket Hits Spectator at Auckland Tournament

The British tennis player avoided disqualification after the incident during his first-round loss at the ASB Classic.

Cameron Norrie accidentally struck a spectator with his racket after tossing it in frustration during his 6-2, 6-3 loss to Facundo Diaz Acosta at the ASB Classic in Auckland.
The spectator, seated courtside, was uninjured and reportedly laughed off the incident, with Norrie quickly apologizing to her both personally and publicly.
Norrie received a warning from the chair umpire for unsportsmanlike conduct but avoided disqualification, as the fan was unharmed and aware of the incoming racket.
The incident drew comparisons to past cases where players, including Novak Djokovic and Miyu Kato, were disqualified for unintentionally injuring others during matches.
Norrie expressed regret for his behavior, stating it was uncharacteristic and that he was unhappy with his actions during the match.