Cameron Norrie's promising run at the Los Cabos Open ended with a three‑set semi‑final defeat by defending champion Denis Shapovalov. The British number two, who had returned to form after six straight losses, reached the last four but was beaten 6‑3 5‑7 6‑4 by his fellow left‑hander.

Norrie was broken in his first service game, falling 2‑0 down, and despite chances to break back, could not recover the opening set. He started poorly, hitting stray forehands, before Shapovalov broke to love with a stunning forehand return. Norrie leveled, saved two set points at 6‑5, and took the set with a forehand volley that caught the line. The match showcased a battle of left‑handed forehands and resilient service holds, and Shapovalov held his serve throughout the set, completing victory in 2 hours 39 minutes, advancing to the final against France’s Arthur Gea, who beat Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong 7‑6 (9‑7) 6‑3.

Shapovalov will meet Arthur Gea in the final, a match that promises a clash between the defending champion and the French challenger after Gea’s straight‑set win over Coleman Wong.