Anticipation builds as Cameron Norrie faces biggest match of career at Wimbledon

Anticipation is building as British tennis number one Cameron Norrie faces the biggest match of his career.

The 26-year-old is set for a tough semi-final against top seed Novak Djokovic on Centre Court on Friday afternoon.

Norrie is the fourth British man in the Open era to ever reach the last four at the All England Club.

His profile has sky-rocketed during the tournament, with some fans rechristening the famous Wimbledon hill Norrie Knoll.

Speaking after his victory over Belgium’s David Goffin on Tuesday, Norrie backed himself to defeat Djokovic.

Asked if he can win, Norrie said: “For sure. I think it’s obviously one of the toughest tasks in tennis.

“I’d say grass is his favourite surface and his record is unbelievable here at Wimbledon. It’s going to be tough.”

Meanwhile, the semi-final match between Australian Nick Kyrgios and Spaniard Rafael Nadal, which was set to take place on the court afterwards, will now no longer be going ahead.

Fans were “devastated” for Nadal when he pulled out on Thursday evening due to an abdominal injury, giving Kyrgios a walkover into Sunday’s final.

Sinead Goggin, 40, an account manager from Ireland, told the PA news agency: “It’s just pure devastation. I’m devastated for him.”

Some also said it was “unfair” that Kyrgios would get to go straight to the final with four days off while Norrie and Djokovic have to play Friday’s semi-final.

Video: Wimbledon: The victorious moments for Norrie and Djokovic on day nine of the Championship (The Independent)

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