Barcelona
Norrie escapes late drama, ends Wawrinka’s Barcelona career
Etcheverry, Moutet advance at ATP 500 event
April 13, 2026
Corinne Dubreuil/ATP Tour
Cameron Norrie is into the second round in Barcelona for the fifth time in his past six appearances (file photo).
By ATP Staff
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.
After failing to serve out the match at 5-4 in the second set, Norrie ultimately battled for a dramatic 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-4 win after two hours and 33 minutes at the ATP 500 event. Wawrinka, competing in the final season of his ATP Tour career, struck 38 winners to Norrie’s 16 but will rue his 59 unforced errors in his seventh and final appearance in Barcelona.
“I put myself in a winning position serving at a set and 5-4 [up],” Norrie explained. “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.”
Norrie, the World No. 24, is into the second round in Barcelona for the fifth time in his past six appearances. He will next face American qualifier Ethan Quinn, who earlier defeated countryman Reilly Opelka 7-5, 7-6(7). It will be their first Lexus ATP Head2Head meeting.
Tomas Martin Etcheverry also progressed to the second round after Jack Draper — playing his first match since his opening-round loss in Miami — retired from their clash after one hour, 45 minutes, with the Argentine leading 4-1 in the deciding set. Etcheverry leads the Tour with 13 clay-court wins this season, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index, highlighted by claiming his maiden title in Rio de Janeiro in February.
Corentin Moutet got Monday’s play underway on Pista Rafa Nadal with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Ignacio Buse, bringing the crowd to life when he converted his first match point with a gritty defensive rally. The Frenchman, currently at a career-high No. 31 in the PIF ATP Rankings, will face second seed Lorenzo Musetti or home wild card Martin Landaluce in the next round.
