Jack Pinnington Jones, a former British junior number one, achieved a stunning victory over top seed Cameron Norrie in the round of 16 at the Nottingham Challenger. Despite losing the first set 1-6, Pinnington Jones fought back to win the next two sets 6-4, 6-4. This marks his first victory against a top 100 player, who was ranked 734 places above him, and will result in a significant rise in his world rankings.
not overly surprised that JPJ beat Norrie tennis fans need to realize how freaking good the college game is these days
Rafael Nadal will not play in Wimbledon this summer as he chooses to put his focus on the 2024 Olympics in Paris. 😕 https://t.co/bgc3WnkeL6
Cameron Norrie is out of the Nottingham Open after he was beaten by former British junior number one Jack Pinnington-Jones in three sets in the round of 16 🎾 https://t.co/eQGkNNsAkw
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Nottingham Challenger R2: A stunning win for (Q) Jack Pinnington Jones, who only got a single game in the 1st set against top seed Cameron Norrie, 734 places above him, but fought back to bring off an incredible upset, winning 1-6 6-4 6-4, his first victory v a top 100 player! https://t.co/bocT5JBTXH
Nottingham (G) Ch R2: JACK PINNINGTON JONES COMPLETED THE UPSET IN THIS TCU-OFF!!! 🔥 Straight from NCAA, d. Cameron Norrie 1-6, 6-4, 6-4. Jack nailed the pressing moments perfectly as he went after Cam's 2nd serves. It paid off 👍 🎥 @ATPChallenger https://t.co/nE86XWXdWn
Good lord what a win for Jack Pinnington Jones! Beats Cameron Norrie 1-6, 6-4, 6-4 in Nottingham, his first top-100 win. JPJ told me on Wednesday if he lost "love and love" it would still be the best week of his life. Will rise *at least* 137 places in the world rankings.