Cameron Norrie survives fiery Nicolas Jarry clash to reach Wimbledon quarters

Cameron Norrie came through a gruelling five-setter and a heated exchange of views with big-serving Nicolas Jarry to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

Norrie is the last British player standing after taking down the towering Chilean qualifier 6-3 7-6 (4) 6-7 (7) 6-7 (5) 6-3 in four hours and 27 minutes.

The 29-year-old led by two sets and had a match point in the third, but was pegged back to a fifth with Jarry firing down 46 aces among 103 winners.

But Norrie, who did not drop serve all day, converted his second match point – more than two hours after his first before dropping to the ground in celebration.

Jarry had complained to the umpire about the time Norrie was taking between first and second serves, and at one point seemed to mimic his opponent by stopping and starting his service action.

It backfired, though, as the South American sent his serve too long and double-faulted.

When quizzed about Norrie’s excessive bouncing of the ball, Jarry kept his cards close to his chest.

He said: “He’s very competitive, so he knows how to make the most of the important games, the important part of the match.”

Norrie said he was unaware the 6ft 7in giant from Santiago was making a point – or giving one away as it turned out.

“I thought he was maybe a little bit tight on that second serve,” he said.

“I actually didn’t even notice he was upset with that. I want to settle before I hit my second serve. I don’t want to rush into it and hit a quick double.”

The pair had words at the handshake, and their conversation continued for some time under the umpire’s chair.

Norrie said: “I think it’s a big match for both of us, we really wanted to win. It was obviously frustrating for him to lose.

“I just told him ‘man, that was unbelievable