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Madrid Open: Cameron Norrie comes from behind to reach second round

British number one Cameron Norrie shook off illness and an early setback to beat South Korean Kwon Soon-woo to reach the Madrid Open second round.

Norrie, 26, was broken in his opening service game and trailed 4-1 in the first set, saving two set points before winning 7-5 7-5 against the qualifier.

"I've been a little bit sick, I sound like I've just smoked a packet of ciggies," said Norrie, who faces American John Isner next.

"But I'm feeling better every day."

He told Amazon Prime: "I was happy to even play here this week and was just fortunate to get a win like this against Soon-woo, who was confident and playing well.