Cameron Norrie has competed against some of the very best players in tennis history.
The British number one, who turned professional in 2017, has played Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic during his nine-year tenure on the Tour.
Norrie has caused a few shocks along the way, beating Nadal, Andy Murray, and Carlos Alcaraz.
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Cameron Norrie’s career titles
- Los Cabos Open
- Indian Wells Open
- Delray Beach Open
- Lyon Open
- Rio Open
However, when asked to name the toughest player he has ever faced, one name immediately formed in the Briton’s mind.
Cameron Norrie names Novak Djokovic as his toughest-ever opponent
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Cameron Norrie has named the 24-time major winner as his toughest ever opponent during an interview with British Vogue.
Norrie has never beaten the Serbian superstar, losing all seven of their contests on the ATP Tour.
Djokovic last defeated Norrie in the third round of the 2025 US Open, triumphing 6-4, 6-7, 6-2, 6-3.
Cameron Norrie’s record against the ‘Big Three’
- Novak Djokovic: 0-7
- Roger Federer: 0-1
- Rafael Nadal: 1-5
Norrie was also asked to name his dream doubles partner.
The Briton was quick to reply, naming world number two Carlos Alcaraz as his ideal partner.
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The world number 29 also revealed which player he would most like to play a fifth set against.
Norrie responded by naming three-time Grand Slam champion and compatriot, Andy Murray.
Norrie has a 1-1 record against Murray on the ATP Tour.
In their first ever meeting at the 2019 China Open, Murray defeated Norrie 7-6, 6-7, 6-1 in the round of 32.
Three years later, Norrie beat Murray at the Cincinnati Open, winning 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Cameron Norrie exits Queen’s in the first round
Norrie’s grass-court campaign began with disappointment on Tuesday evening.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina defeated Norrie 7-6, 6-2 in the Queen’s Club Championships first round.
“Today I played very good,” Fokina said in his post-match interview. “I played very aggressive. I knew that Cameron is very dangerous on this surface and being at home, so I needed to focus on every point.
“The plan was to try play more aggressive to him, come to the net and play a little bit of everything today.”
The only British player left in the Queen’s draw is world number 140 Arthur Fery.
Fery, who reached the Australian Open second round earlier this year, defeated compatriot Toby Samuel 6-0, 6-2 to advance in West London.
Fery will play Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in the next round.
