Laura Robson: You never want to train with Cameron Norrie

Laura Robson has experienced first hand the relentless approach and competitive zeal of Cameron Norrie that has carried him to the Wimbledon semi-finals.

“I just remember a couple years ago, we were doing the off-season in Florida and we had a games morning with all the Brits involved,” said former British number one Robson.

“And there’s one game that we played where you hit a ball and everyone rotates. You’ve got to have eight people on each side and, you miss the ball, you’re out of the team.

“And at one point there were five people on one side with just Cam on his own and he just refused to miss. He ended up winning the game and just wore everyone down. And I think that’s sort of him in a nutshell, isn’t it?

“He’s someone that no one ever wants to train with. Because he just runs you. And, especially the track sessions, he just kills everyone.”

World doubles number one Joe Salisbury has spent quite a lot of time with Norrie away from the court and could not be happier for his compatriot.

“He’s a great guy,” said Salisbury. “Just the ultimate professional. Really happy that he’s done so well here. I think he deserves all the success he’s had because he works so hard and puts everything he’s got into it.

“He’s a nice guy off the court, I get on really well with him and enjoy spending time with him when we’re at tournaments. I hope he can get the job done tomorrow.”

Norrie’s low-key nature had contributed to him staying under the radar prior to this tournament despite having been the British number one since last October and breaking into the top 10 this season.

“He’s very grounded, a very normal guy,” said Salisbury. “I was in the supermarket the other day and I looked at the papers and I saw he was on the front just