French Open: Cameron Norrie eases into third round at Roland-Garros with straight-sets win over Lucas Pouille

Cameron Norrie booked his place in round three of the French Open with a comprehensive 6-1 6-3 6-3 win over local favourite Lucas Pouille.

Norrie was in imperious form as he dominated the opening set, and was only denied a bagel when the Frenchman saved set point at 5-0.

After holding to love to claim the set, the Brit was able to break again at the start of the second.

Although Pouille showed some resistance with a break of his own, he couldn’t halt Norrie’s momentum, the latter winning five games in a row to take the set.

Norrie had a stroke of luck in the third as the umpire missed a double bounce that ultimately led to another break in his favour, with Pouille frustrated by the umpire’s decision.

Pouille looked downbeat as he was broken again but rallied for 5-3.

However the Brit managed to finish the job on his next service game to advance.

More to follow.

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