Tennis news - Cameron Norrie wins against Miliaan Niesten in ATP Rotterdam first qualifying round

ByAlexander Netherton

Updated 27/02/2021 at 17:35 GMT

British tennis player Cameron Norrie is one game away from the last 32 of the ATP Rotterdam tournament after winning his first qualifying match. The 25-year-old world number 71 defeated 32-year-old Dutchman Miliaan Niesten in straight sets, 6-2 6-0, in the Netherlands on Saturday afternoon to progress.

Cameron Norrie made light work of Miliaan Niesten in the first round qualifying match 6-2 6-0 at ATP Rotterdam on Saturday afternoon.

The Briton enjoyed a comfortable straight-sets victory over the home player in the Netherlands, and only gave up two games in the first set.

His dominance was total in the second set, with a bagel securing the victory.

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