Norrie withdraws in Auckland, sending Tabilo through to semis

Chilean qualifier Alejandro Tabilo advanced to the semi-finals of the Auckland Open after second seed Cameron Norrie withdrew before the match on Thursday night at the ASB Tennis Arena.

The Brit cited a wrist injury as the reason for his withdrawal in Auckland.

Tabilo, ranked No 82, will play the winner of the match between Frenchman Arthur Fils, the No 6 seed, and German Daniel Altmaier next.

The Chilean won against Croat Borna Gojo (1-6, 6-3, 6-2) and Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp (7-5, 6-3) ahead of his victory.

In the previous round of the Auckland tournament, Norrie, ranked No 19, beat French qualifier Luca Van Assche (6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-1).

Auckland ATP 250, other last eight results (ASB Tennis Arena, hard, USD 739.945, most recent results first):

• Arthur Fils vs. Daniel Altmaier
• Ben Shelton (1) beat Roberto Carballes Baena: 6-4, 6-3
• Taro Daniel beat Alexandre Muller (Q): 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-3