Norrie escapes late drama, ends Wawrinka's Barcelona career

Cameron Norrie holds off spirited comeback from 41-year-old Stan Wawrinka at ATP 500 event.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:20pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the intense back-and-forth action of a tennis match, with sharp planes of color and form representing the players' movements and the tension of the moment.A cubist interpretation of the dramatic late-match comeback attempt by veteran Stan Wawrinka against rising star Cameron Norrie at the Barcelona Open.Today in Miami

Cameron Norrie expertly navigated a late twist on Monday at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, where he held off a spirited comeback from 41-year-old Stan Wawrinka to win 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-4 after two hours and 33 minutes. Wawrinka, competing in the final season of his ATP Tour career, struck 38 winners but committed 59 unforced errors in his seventh and final appearance in Barcelona.

Why it matters

Norrie's victory over the veteran Wawrinka marks the end of an era, as the 41-year-old Swiss legend plays out the final season of his illustrious ATP Tour career. The match also showcased Norrie's mental toughness, as he was able to regroup after failing to serve out the match in the second set and ultimately prevail in a tight three-set battle.

The details

After taking the first set 6-4, Norrie was unable to serve out the match at 5-4 in the second set, allowing Wawrinka to force a tiebreaker which the Swiss veteran won 7-5 to level the match. However, Norrie regrouped in the decisive third set, playing at a high level to secure the 6-4 victory and advance to the second round.

  • The match took place on Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell.

The players

Cameron Norrie

The World No. 24 player, who is into the second round in Barcelona for the fifth time in his past six appearances.

Stan Wawrinka

A 41-year-old Swiss tennis player who is competing in the final season of his ATP Tour career.

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What they’re saying

“I put myself in a winning position serving at a set and 5-4 [up]. I played a little tentatively in two shots and then I was very tight in the tie-break. I probably should have won it, but credit to him. I played at a really good level in the third set. I really had to dig deep mentally and get fired up in some moments.”

— Cameron Norrie

What’s next

Norrie will next face American qualifier Ethan Quinn, who earlier defeated Reilly Opelka, in the second round. It will be their first career meeting.

The takeaway

Norrie's victory over the veteran Wawrinka showcased his mental toughness and ability to regroup after a late comeback attempt. The match also marked the end of an era, as Wawrinka plays out the final season of his illustrious ATP Tour career.