Cameron Norrie avoided disqualification after accidentally hitting a spectator with his racket during an ATP Tour tournament in Auckland. The uninjured woman laughed off the incident as Norrie apologised. The Briton, who was born in Auckland, went on to lose the match. As per rules, he could have been disqualified.
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