British number one Cameron Norrie beat Reilly Opelka 7-6 (7-1) 7-6 (7-4) in the ATP Delray Beach Open final.

It is a third ATP Tour title for the 26-year-old, who was the top seed, after lifting trophies at Indian Wells and Los Cabos in 2021.

Norrie failed to take any of his five break points but won both sets of a hard-fought contest on a tie-break with Delray Beach-based Opelka in Florida.

He is the first left hander to win the tournament since 2004.

Norrie has risen from world number 74 when losing last year’s semi-final to number 13 now.

“I really enjoyed my time on court in Delray this week,” Norrie said after winning in one hour and 51 minutes.

“You’re moving great. You’re playing great,” he said to world number 20 Opelka. “I’m sure you’re going to break into the top 10 real soon.”

Alcaraz makes history with Rio Open win

In Brazil, 18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest ATP 500 champion since the category was created in 2009 when he claimed the Rio Open.

The Spaniard, who had won his first ATP Tour match at the event two years ago, beat Diego Schwartzman 6-4 6-2 in the final.

“I can’t believe it, honestly. It has been a great week for me, playing a great level,” said Alcaraz, who knocked out top seed Matteo Berrettini at the quarter-final stage.

“First tournament on clay for a long time, so I’m really happy with my performance all week. It’s an amazing feeling right now.”

Source: bbc