Cameron Norrie faces a frightening Wimbledon semi-final in opposition to present champion Novak Djokovic – however how can the Nice Britain No.1 beat him?
High seed Djokovic is looking down his seventh Wimbledon title having received the final three Championships in a row and is seeking to win his first Grand Slam of 2022 after Rafael Nadal received Roland Garros and the Australian Open.
World No.12 Norrie, in the meantime, is having fun with his best-ever run at a significant event and has reached the final 4 for the primary time, turning into the primary man to succeed in a Wimbledon semi-final since Andy Murray received SW19 in 2016.
British star Norrie, who received Indian Wells final yr and has 4 ATP Tour titles underneath his belt in whole, faces the largest match of his profession in opposition to 20-time Grand Slam winner Djokovic – and listed here are 4 issues he can do to beat the Serbian…
Converse to Andy Murray
If there may be one one that is aware of how one can beat Novak Djokovic, it’s his outdated rival Andy Murray, who is an effective buddy of British compatriot Cam Norrie.
Murray and Djokovic have met 36 occasions – 19 of them coming in finals – with the Scotsman popping out on high in 11 of these clashes.
Talking forward of his semi-final conflict, Norrie revealed that he would study a few of Djokovic’s secrets and techniques from Murray, saying: ‘Andy has been tremendous supportive to me and my crew.
‘You realize, I’m at all times training with him and at all times reaching out to him for concepts. He’s tremendous supportive with us. Even earlier than the match [against David Goffin], he came visiting and he was within the gymnasium and got here and mentioned good luck.
‘Clearly he loves tennis so he’s following every little thing and all the outcomes. I feel it’s fairly cool. Yeah, I feel not a foul man to ask about some techniques. I’m going to take pleasure in immediately and possibly attain out to him and see what he’s obtained.’
Utilise the house crowd
This one appears apparent, however taking part in in entrance of a sold-out British dwelling crowd on Centre Courtroom ought to be an enormous enhance for Cam Norrie.
Norrie has already spoken about how the gang’s encouragement has been key for him at sure moments in the course of the Championship and forward of his conflict with Djokovic he mentioned: ‘Hopefully you guys can get behind me and I’m positive you'll.’
After beating Tommy Paul within the fourth spherical, Norrie added: ‘I’m the final one [Brit] left so why not get behind me much more now?
‘I feel from the primary spherical everybody has been behind me and supporting me and it’s confirmed in robust moments within the matches… It was nice you guys helped me by means of it.’
Novak Djokovic has additionally acknowledged that the house crowd can play an element, saying: ‘Taking part in right here in Wimbledon on Centre Courtroom [in the] semi-finals of a Slam in his nation… I do know what to anticipate when it comes to the gang assist.’
Be taught from earlier assembly
Cam Norrie has solely performed Novak Djokovic as soon as earlier than, which got here eventually yr’s indoor ATP Finals in Italy because the latter secured a dominant a 6-2 6-1 victory.
Djokovic performed down that win after beating Jannik Sinner within the Wimbledon quarter-finals, saying: ‘Totally different circumstances, completely different event, surroundings than [here].’
Norrie admits that he discovered himself ‘overplaying’ throughout that defeat, saying: ‘I feel there have been too many free factors, too many straightforward factors in there.
‘However I feel it comes down slightly bit to the actual fact you’re taking part in him, and also you attempt to overplay at occasions. He was too good, very relaxed, he’s taking part in wonderful and the circumstances are excellent for him.’
Put his taking part in fashion to good use
An important tactical benefit for Cam Norrie is that he's left-handed, whereas Novak Djokovic is a right-handed participant.
Because of this Norrie is ready to serve away from Djokovic’s backhand and is best geared up to assault the Serbian’s backhand throughout a rally together with his forehand.
Norrie can be identified for his unorthodox groundstrokes and has beforehand said that he enjoys lengthy, bodily battles.
‘I do know his sport effectively,’ Djokovic mentioned of Norrie’s taking part in fashion. ‘In fact I'll do my homework and prepare.’
Talking about his personal fashion of play, Norrie has beforehand said: ‘When I'm taking part in bodily tennis and making the opposite man undergo that’s when I'm having success.’
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