Two days after a bruising five-set win against Nicolás Jarry led to his opponent criticising his frequent cheering, Cameron Norrie immediately made it clear that he would remain true to himself even in the face of one of the greatest young talents in his sport’s history. After starting his day against Carlos Alcaraz with a positive service hold, Norrie punctuated that small win with a loud, booming cheer.
Although Norrie was angling for a tight tussle, the stratospheric talent across the net ensured that he did not stand a chance. Alcaraz brushed aside the last British player standing at Wimbledon with the force of his devastating, astonishingly complete game, dismantling Norrie to return to the semi-finals.
