Norrie Knocked Out Of Barcelona Open By Jodar

Britain's Cameron Norrie has been knocked retired of nan Barcelona Open pinch a straight-sets quarter-final conclusion by Rafael Jodar.

Jodar wrapped up a 6-3 6-2 triumph complete seventh seed Norrie successful 69 minutes pinch an awesome show connected clay astatine nan Real Club de Tenis Barcelona.

The 19-year-old Spaniard, who was classed extracurricular nan world's Top 600 conscionable 12 months ago, traded breaks pinch Norrie successful nan opening 5 games earlier he seized power of nan first set.

Norrie managed to clasp his service connected nan first 2 games of nan 2nd group but astatine 2-2 Jodar seemed to find an other cogwheel against nan British number one.

"Cameron is ever a reliable opponent. I deliberation I handled nan important moments and nan unit moments successful nan lucifer very well," said Jodar.

"I americium very happy pinch my capacity today, but I cognize I person to support going. I person to support pushing. There are still much matches to come."

The teenager's triumph was his 3rd complete a top-30 subordinate pursuing wins complete Norrie astatine nan Mexican Open successful February and American Learner Tien successful nan Next Gen ATP Finals.

Elsewhere, Katie Boulter's first tour-level quarter-final connected clay ended successful a straight-sets nonaccomplishment to Veronika Podrez astatine nan Open de Rouen.

The British number 3 was beaten 6-4 6-1 by nan 19-year-old Ukrainian, who is classed 209th successful nan world.