Denis Shapovalov shocked by Jurij Rodionov at Vienna Open, Cameron Norrie loses at Astana Open

ByJames Walker-Roberts

Published 26/10/2020 at 21:05 GMT

Denis Shapovalov suffered a surprise defeat in the opening round of the Vienna Open as he was beaten in straight sets by Jurij Rodionov. Elsewhere, Cameron Norrie failed to take a match point as he lost to Jordan Thompson at the Astana Open.

World No 153 Jurij Rodionov earned the biggest win of his career as he beat Denis Shapovalov in the opening round of the Vienna Open.

The 21-year-old Austrian gave the home crowd plenty to cheer as he won 6-4, 7-5 against the world No 12.

Shapovalov served 10 double faults in the match and could now miss out on a place at the ATP Finals in London.

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Andrey Rublev and Borna Coric both eased into the second round with straight-set wins over Norbert Gombos and Taylor Fritz respectively.

Pablo Carreno Busta advanced after Gael Monfils was forced to retire due to injury, trailing 1-6, 0-2.

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Cameron Norrie lost in the opening round of the Astana Open after failing to take a match point against Jordan Thompson.

British No 3 Norrie had a chance to clinch the match at 6-5 in the second set tie-break but was unable to take it.

Thompson made the most of the chance as he won 5-7, 7-6(6), 6-2 to reach the second round.

Frances Tiafoe beat Corentin Moutet 6-3, 6-2 while Fernando Verdasco won 6-4, 7-6(5) against James Duckworth.

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