Maxime Cressy reached his second tour-level semi-final of the season Thursday, upsetting prime seed Cameron Norrie 7-5, 7-5 on the Rothesay International in Eastbourne.
The American overcame Reilly Opelka and Daniel Evans in his first two matches and produced one other sturdy show on the grass on the ATP 250 occasion. The 25-year-old fired 10 aces and gained 80 per cent (35/44) of his first-serve factors to advance after one hour and 39 minutes in his first ATP Head2Head assembly with Norrie.
“The court docket circumstances have been superb,” Cressy mentioned throughout his on-court interview. “Thanks to the gang for making the match so particular and bringing an unimaginable atmosphere. It’s a huge win for me.”
Cressy, who’s making his debut in Eastbourne, will face #NextGenATP Briton Jack Draper or British wild card Ryan Peniston within the final 4. Earlier this season, the World No. 60 reached the championship match on the Melbourne Summer Set, dropping to Rafael Nadal.
”It has been a troublesome previous three months, however I’ve stayed resilient and I knew my time would come,” Cressy added. “My confidence is again and I’m pleased with myself and so comfortable.”
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