Cameron Norrie digs deep to sink David Goffin and reach semi-final

In the first grand slam quarter-final of his blossoming career, Cameron Norrie had every reason to feel incensed by how things seemed to be progressing. Faced with the opportunity of a lifetime, his nerves early on were plain for all to see. He constantly dropped the ball short. His forehand leaked too many errors. All the while, his far more experienced opponent picked him apart.

But even as the biggest match of his career was falling out of his control and from his grasp, Norrie carried himself as he always does. He remained composed as points fell away from him, furiously searching for a solution to his troubles. After successful points, he kept his chest high and his fist pumped, offering himself constant encouragement.

Norrie fought hard until the final point, as he always does, and in the process he pulled off the greatest win of his life, recovering from a two sets to one deficit to defeat David Goffin 3-6, 7-5, 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 and reach the first grand slam semi-final of his career on No 1 Court at Wimbledon.

Despite his ranking of No 58 Goffin is a former top-10 player. A supremely talented ball-striker, he has struggled desperately with injuries during what should have been the peak years of his career.

The early stages made the challenge instantly clear. While Norrie was tight, with three previous slam quarter-finals to call upon, Goffin was ready. He has built a wonderful career by making up for his slight frame through the lethal combination of his swift foot speed and the magic in his hands. Few players in the world can constantly meet the ball early and change directions off both wings with such impeccable timing.

From the beginning, Goffin was in control. He pulled Norrie from side to side, snatching time