Cameron Norrie began his Metz Open campaign with a challenging match on Monday, securing victory over French player Valentin Royer. Norrie, who impressed fans by beating Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris Masters, won his first-round match 6-3, 6-7, 6-3. This win marked his 31st ATP Tour victory of 2025.
"He survived a scare against world number 56 Valentin Royer, eventually defeating the Frenchman 6-3, 6-7, 6-3."
Norrie's success in 2025 contrasts with fellow British player Jack Draper, who reached a career-high world ranking of number four in June but has since dropped to number 11. Draper's decline stems from a left arm injury that sidelined him from Wimbledon through the US Open, forcing him to end his 2025 season early.
"Draper picked up his 30th and final ATP Tour victory of 2025 when he defeated Federico Gomez in the US Open first round."
Despite an impressive start to the year with a win at Indian Wells and a final appearance at the Madrid Open, Draper's inability to compete during much of the season halted his momentum.
Author's conclusion: Cameron Norrie's consistent performance has allowed him to surpass Jack Draper's 2025 British record despite Draper's strong start and injury setbacks.