Tennis News: United Cup - Cameron Norrie beats Rafael Nadal, Great Britain leads Spain 2-0
In the United Cup group stage, Great Britain leads Spain 2-0 as Katie Swan defeats Nuria Parrizas-Diaz and Cameron Norrie defeats Rafael Nadal for the first time
Cameron Norrie beats Rafael NadalAt Sydney's Ken Rosewall Arena, Norrie overcame a set deficit to defeat the 22-time Grand Slam champion 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
The 27-year-old had dropped his four prior matches against Nadal.
The 36-year-old Australian Open winner Nadal easily took the opening set, but Norrie broke Nadal's serve in the second set's sixth game to tie it up.
In the decisive set, world number 14 Norrie broke early and survived two break points to take a 3-2 lead and serve for the victory.
When the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam event of the year, gets underway in Melbourne on January 16, Nadal will attempt to defend his championship.
World number 14 Norrie broke early in the deciding set and fended off two break points, leading 3-2 before serving for the win.
Nadal will try to defend his title at the Australian Open when the first Grand Slam tournament of the year begins in Melbourne on 16 January.
Swan, 23, also overcame a set deficit to defeat Parrizas-Diaz with scores of 3-6, 6-1, and 6-2.
Swan, who is ranked 145 in the world and is 75 positions behind Parrizas-Diaz, a 31-year-old, put on a strong display.