Auckland-born Norrie was facing match point against Facundo Diaz Acosta of Argentina when he lightly tossed his racquet into the air. The racquet struck a woman in a court-side box who was unhurt. Video of the incident showed a woman in a hat reacting quickly and deflecting the racquet away as the crowd gasped.

Cameron Norrie was facing a match point against Argentina’s Facundo Diaz Acosta when he accidentally hit a spectator seated at court-side while tossing his racquet in the air.

British tennis star Cameron Norrie has apologized and avoided disqualification after a racket he tossed in the air struck a spectator at the ATP Tour tournament in Auckland

Cam Norrie knocked out of ASB Classic in Auckland, hits spectator with racquet - As the match slipped out of his grasp, the British star let his frustration get to him.

Britain's Cameron Norrie apologised after a racket he tossed flew into the stands and hit a spectator during his 6-2 6-3 loss to Argentine Facundo Diaz Acosta in Auckland on Tuesday. World number 48 Norrie netted a shot while trailing 6-2 5-3 to Diaz Acosta and threw his racket in frustration,