Cameron Norrie fought back from a set down to reach the Moselle Open quarter-finals in Metz, while Novak Djokovic booked his place in the Athens Open last eight, continuing his pursuit of another career milestone.

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Norrie Digs Deep for Comeback Victory

Britain’s world number 27 battled past Arthur Cazaux in a three-set thriller, winning 6-7 (1-7), 7-6 (9-7), 6-2 to secure his fifth tour-level quarter-final of the year — and his first since Wimbledon in July.

The 30-year-old, who finished runner-up in Metz last year, made a strong start by breaking the Frenchman in the opening game. But Cazaux, ranked 69th, quickly responded, and after Norrie saved a break point to force a tie-break, the home favourite dominated it to take the first set.

The second set followed a similar pattern, with both players holding firm until another tie-break. This time, Norrie kept his composure and finally converted his fourth set point with a powerful forehand winner to level the match.

With momentum on his side, Norrie capitalised on Cazaux’s fading energy in the decider, breaking immediately and powering to victory just after midnight local time.

“It’s always a battle. He’s a very talented player,” said Norrie. “I had to fight hard to get myself into the match and pick some battles with myself. I just told myself I wanted to be here and playing.”

Norrie will face another French opponent next, with Dan Added and Kyrian Jacquet meeting to determine his quarter-final rival.

The Moselle Open is one of two ATP 250 tournaments this week — the last before the ATP Finals in Turin, which begin Sunday and feature the season’s top eight players.

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Djokovic Pays Tribute to Late Coach After Emotional Win

In Athens, Novak Djokovic advanced to his 225th career tour-level quarter-final, defeating Alejandro Tabilo 7-6 (7-3), 6-1 to register his first victory over the Chilean.

After the match, organisers played a video tribute to Nikola Pilic, Djokovic’s former coach and mentor, who passed away in September at age 86.

An emotional Djokovic described Pilic as his “tennis father.”

“He played a fundamental role in my development as a player and as a person,” Djokovic said. “It was really sad news when I heard he passed away. As long as I play tennis and as long as I live, I’ll celebrate his name.”

The win extended Djokovic’s perfect record this season in matches where he’s taken the opening set — now 28-0 — and ensured he remains on course for the 101st singles title of his illustrious career.

Tabilo had beaten Djokovic in both of their previous encounters, joining Roger Federer as the only players to lead the 24-time Grand Slam champion 3-0 in head-to-heads — but the Serbian legend prevented that feat with a dominant finish, winning 20 of the final 23 points.

Djokovic will next face Nuno Borges on Thursday after the Portuguese sixth seed came from behind to beat Eliot Spizzirri 5-7, 6-3, 6-4.