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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Emine Sinmaz

Cameron Norrie exits Wimbledon to ovation after semi-final defeat

Cameron Norrie applauds the crowd as he leaves Centre Court after his defeat to Novak Djokovic in his first grand slam semi-final at Wimbledon.
Cameron Norrie applauds the crowd as he leaves Centre Court after his defeat to Novak Djokovic in his first grand slam semi-final at Wimbledon. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

Cameron Norrie’s hopes of becoming the first British man to reach the Wimbledon final in six years were dashed on Friday as he was defeated by the 20-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic.

But a roaring audience gave the British No 1 a standing ovation as he left Centre Court while Djokovic was booed as he blew kisses to his fans.

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