Cameron Norrie to 'bring more energy' vs Carlos Alcaraz despite 'annoying' jab from Wimbledon rival
'I'm excited to play against him and I'm going to have to play my best level, and even better, to have a chance because he's got such a diverse game,' Norrie said.
'I'm going to have to be tough and bring more energy to have a chance.'
On his way to the last eight, Norrie has drawn criticism from former opponents, namely Nicolas Jarry and Frances Tiafoe, for his animated court presence.
'He was super‑amped,' Tiafoe said after Norrie beat him 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-5 in the second round. 'He was saying 'c'mon' from the first game, which is definitely annoying, but that part bothered me more than the crowd.'
Jarry was also displeased during their fourth-round encounter, calling out Norrie's loud celebrations and the time he took between second serves.
Despite the scrutiny, Norrie has made it clear he isn't changing anything about how he competes.
'We're playing and we're competing for livelihood out there,' he said. 'So I want to compete as hard as I can, and I'm not going to tank matches and roll over matches for someone else. I'm doing it for myself, I'm not doing it to make someone else feel bad.
'I am not doing it for that. I think that is my energy. If they take it personally, it's nothing to do with me. I'm going to have to be tough and bring more energy to have a chance with Charly.'
Norrie on his win vs Jarry
Reflecting on his five-set win over Jarry; 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-7 (7-9), 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, Norrie added: 'He said I was a little bit vocal and I think: 'That's my energy.' A couple of people have not been too happy with it, I think it's been in a big match.
'I think they want to win the match as well, so it's understandable to maybe take it personally. But for me, I'm just aiming it at my team and aiming it at some people and some friends in the crowd.
'I think it was a match where there's some moments with not a lot happening. I think some of the points are maybe not worthy of saying 'vamos' or saying 'c'mon' but it was a match that I really had to do that, because those points that don't mean a lot — if you lose those ones — you can get broken, and the match can go away from you very quickly.'
While Alcaraz leads their head-to-head 4-2, it was Norrie who came out on top the last time they met.
'Facing Cam is always really, really difficult,' Alcaraz said. 'We have really difficult battles already. For me, facing him is almost a nightmare, to be honest. He is really tough from the baseline.'
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
&w=3840&q=100)
First Post
3 hours ago
- First Post
Ravindra Jadeja breaks Sir Garfield Sobers' record to show why he is considered the best all-rounder
Ravindra Jadeja broke Sir Garfield Sobers' long-standing record in the ongoing Test series against England. India set a 374-run target against England on Day 3 of the 5th Test at The Oval. England need 324 more runs to win, while India need eight wickets to avoid a series defeat. read more Ravindra Jadeja has scored one century and five fifties in this series. Reuters Ravindra Jadeja added another feather to his cap on Day 3 of the ongoing fifth Test at The Oval between India and England as he broke a long-standing record held by West Indies legend Sir Garfield Sobers. While Sobers is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, Jadeja is known as the best in modern times. Jadeja breaks Sobers' record Jadeja, who has been solid for India with the bat in this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, scored his sixth 50-plus score while batting in India's final innings of this five-match contest. He made 53 off 77 balls, including five boundaries, to help India post a big target of 374 runs. With this, he now holds the record for most 50-plus scores in a Test series in England by a batter batting at No.6 or lower, going past Sobers' tally of five in 1966. He also became only the second visiting player after Sobers to score over 1,000 runs and take 30-plus wickets in Tests played in England. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Also Read: Jadeja crosses 500-run mark in the series Jadeja's total runs in the series now stand at 516 at an average of 86, joining Shubman Gill (754) and KL Rahul (532) as the only Indian batters to go past the 500-run mark in this series. He has been one of the most consistent performers for India throughout the tour, with one century and five fifties. Jadeja has scored more runs than even top-class batters like Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal in this series. He is currently the third-highest scorer on the list after Gill and Rahul. India vs England, 5th Test India ended Day 3 with the upper hand, setting a massive target of 374 for England. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a fine 118 off 164 balls, his second century of the series. Akash Deep smashed 66 off 94 for his maiden Test fifty, while Washington Sundar provided fireworks towards the end with 53 off 46 balls, including four sixes. India's second innings total of 396 gave them a strong position in the match. England, who lead the series 2-1, will need to chase a record target if they want to win the series outright. India, on the other hand, need eight more wickets to avoid yet another Test series defeat.
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Dinesh Karthik caught live mid-show trying to hold back celebration as Siraj's last-ball yorker crashes Crawley's stumps
Just when Day 3 seemed destined to fade out without drama, Mohammed Siraj pulled out a brilliant double bluff. In the final over, he dismantled Zak Crawley with a masterstroke; having lured Crawley into expecting the short ball, setting the field for chin music, Siraj ripped in a booming yorker that ducked under the bat and uprooted the off stump. Just three deliveries before, Crawley had stopped Siraj in his run-up over sight-screen issues, reminding everyone of his time-wasting tactics at Lord's, which triggered an uproar. Justifiably, the celebrations after the dismissal were wild. Dinesh Karthik watches as Siraj picks Crawley's wicket(Reuters/YouTube) It had been a gruelling day in the field for India, and Indian players roared in celebration, releasing the pressure of a hard-fought day. But away from the field, inside a broadcast studio, Dinesh Karthik had to channel every ounce of restraint as the moment unfolded live on air. Karthik, seated beside Mel Jones for Sky Sports Cricket's post-day show, which usually begins taping minutes before stumps, was mid-sentence when the drama erupted. As Jones took over commentary duties, calling the wicket in real-time, Karthik clutched the armrests, spinning slightly in his chair, visibly thrilled but composed. He held back the outburst many fans watching would've let fly, offering instead a poised, measured reaction. 'This is purely nerves, what Zak Crawley went through. As a batter, when you have batted so hard and all you want to do is get past the last over and walk into the dressing room being not out, you tend to go into a shell and you're not committed into a shot. It's a mistake a lot of batters have made in the past,' said Karthik. Watch: Earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal made a sparkling hundred and Washington Sundar a blistering fifty before Siraj struck with the last ball of Saturday's play to bolster India's hopes of a series-levelling win at the Oval. India were dismissed for 396 in their second innings on the third day as they set England a target of 374 to win with just over two days' remaining.
The Hindu
5 hours ago
- The Hindu
Canadian Open 2025: Top seed Zverev, defending champ Popyrin book quarterfinal spots
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev set up a Canadian Open 2025 quarterfinal against defending champion Alexei Popyrin after his fourth-round opponent, Francisco Cerundolo, was forced to retire with an abdominal injury on Saturday. Germany's Zverev secured a 6-4, 1-0 victory, with Argentina's Cerundolo taking a medical timeout after the fifth game and finally calling a halt after less than an hour on court. Australia's Popyrin won his ninth straight match in Canada, beating ninth seed Holger Rune 4-6, 6-2, 6-3. The 26th-ranked Aussie profitted from nearly 40 unforced errors from his Danish opponent, who has been taking occasional advice from Andre Agassi. With Popyrin on the horizon, Zverev said he was headed back to the practice court after his abbreviated victory, but he paid tribute to Cerundolo first. 'He's an incredible player, we have a close personal relationship. I know about abdominal injuries,' Zverev said of Cerundolo. 'You can't serve or accelerate on the forehand. He had tears in his eyes when he had to quit. He didn't want to disappoint the crowd. But they can last from a few days to a few months. I have respect for him - he beat me three times before tonight,' he added. Zverev, the 2017 champion, will be playing his fifth quarterfinal in seven Canadian appearance. Earlier, Popyrin saved a break point with his sixth ace against Rune as he served for victory in the final game, finishing the job with a lob winner which left Rune flat-footed. ALSO READ | Canadian Open 2025: Teenager Mboko stuns top-seeded Gauff to reach quarters; Rybakina beats Yastremska 'This win means a lot,' the Aussie said. 'I started the week not high on confidence but I knew my game was there. I just let go of the pressure and it worked out for me,' added Popyrin, who said dropping the first set did not sit well. I told myself to keep going and managed to play aggressively on the next break point that I got. From then on I felt much more comfortable,' he added. Khachanov topples Ruud Karen Khachanov reached his second straight prestige quarterfinal, ambushing eighth seed Casper Ruud 6-4, 7-5 to continue his ATP hot streak. Khachanov next faces Alex Michelsen, who claimed his first Masters last-eight place with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over fellow American and good friend Learner Tien. Khachanov was playing his first tournament since reaching the Wimbledon quarterfinals last month. The world number 16 reeled off 18 straight points on serve over the first and second sets and produced love games in his final two service games of the match. Norway's Ruud, playing his second event after skipping Wimbledon because of injury, was never able to gain control, although he rallied from 4-2 down in the second set to level at 4-4 before Khachanov got back on track. 'I had nothing to complain about until this point,' Khachanov said. 'I tried to control play and my game plan was working, especially with the first serves. It became difficult, but I'm super-glad I was able to put everything together at the end and finish the match,' he added. Michelsen took full advantage of 42 unforced errors from Tien to close out their match in 81 minutes. 'It feels really good,' the 20-year-old winner said. 'It's uncharted territory from now on. I'm super-happy to be in the quarters.'
