The 2025 Moselle Open in Metz delivered thrilling tennis drama as Lorenzo Sonego and Cameron Norrie marched into the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Italian Lorenzo Sonego displayed resilience and tactical brilliance, defeating countryman Flavio Cobolli 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in an all-Italian round-of-16 clash.
After dropping the first set, Sonego elevated his level with deep baseline shots and flawless serving to secure a determined comeback victory.
His consistency under pressure helped him seal a place in the quarterfinals, marking another impressive indoor performance on French soil this season.
Cameron Norrie of Great Britain battled through tense moments to edge out France’s Arthur Cazaux 6-7(1), 7-6(7), 6-2 in a high-quality encounter.
The British star stayed composed after losing the first set, showing mental toughness and strong returns to dominate the final deciding set.
Norrie’s persistence paid off as he silenced the French crowd, booking his place in the Moselle Open quarterfinals after an intense three-set battle.
Earlier, Germany’s Daniel Altmaier started his campaign strongly with a convincing 6-4, 6-4 victory over France’s Arthur Rinderknech on Court Central.
Altmaier used powerful forehands and precise placement to control rallies and never allowed Rinderknech the chance to shift match momentum.
In another tight match, Australia’s Aleksandar Vukic overcame France’s Corentin Moutet 3-6, 7-6(6), 7-6(8) in one of the tournament’s most dramatic duels.
Vukic survived multiple match points in a tense final-set tie-break, showing superb mental strength and calm under pressure to edge past Moutet.
France’s Kyrian Jacquet also advanced after defeating compatriot Luca Van Assche 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a spirited all-French battle lasting over two hours.
Jacquet’s energy and accuracy helped him dominate long rallies and secure an important win before an enthusiastic Metz crowd cheering loudly.
Belgium’s Alexander Blockx impressed with a comeback win, defeating Italy’s Francesco Passaro 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a closely contested round-of-32 encounter.
The young Belgian maintained strong focus, adjusted his strategy mid-match, and powered through crucial games to earn a well-deserved victory.
The early rounds in Metz delivered intense tennis and emotional matches, highlighting the strong indoor performances of both established and rising players.
As the quarterfinals approach, Lorenzo Sonego and Cameron Norrie remain strong contenders to challenge for the prestigious Moselle Open 2025 title.
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