Overview
- Norrie defeated Alcaraz 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in roughly 2 hours 22 minutes after the top seed took the first set.
- This was Alcaraz's opening match following a first‑round bye, resulting in a second‑round exit.
- Alcaraz said he "did not feel well" and struggled for solutions, with Europe 1 reporting 54 unforced errors.
- Norrie displayed notable composure, saving a key break point at 4-3 in the decider and calling the result the biggest win of his career.
- The loss contrasts with Alcaraz’s standout season featuring Roland‑Garros and US Open titles after skipping Shanghai, while Norrie advances to face the Vacherot–Rinderknech winner.