Latest news with #NorrieFearnley
Telegraph
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Cameron Norrie vs Jacob Fearnley: Score and latest updates from French Open
Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of Jacob Fearnley v Cameron Norrie in an all-British clash in the French Open third round. Fearnley faces Norrie for the first time but they share a similar path having both played college tennis at the same university in Texas. Fearnley is playing at the French Open for the first time, having enjoyed a rapid rise from outside the world's top 500 a year ago to being on the verge of the top 50 – despite having never played a professional match on clay before this year. He has taken two notable scalps at Roland Garros, beating veteran 2015 French Open champion Stan Wawrinka in straight sets before 22nd seed Ugo Humbert retired injured at 4-4 in the second set after the Scot won the first 6-3. 'It's an interesting one,' Fearnley said. 'I know Cam very well. We both went to TCU in America, although we didn't cross paths there. 'To see a guy coming out of the college I went to, it was just inspiring. It kind of showed me that it was possible, that the coaches at TCU and the work that he put in at TCU could get him to the Tour. 'He's done amazing things on the Tour. He competes so hard, fights every match, fights every point. You can see that he really leaves it all out there. So that's something that I admire.' Meanwhile, Norrie has fallen to 81 in the rankings but defeated Daniil Medvedev in the opening round and believes he has turned his run of form around. Former world number eight Norris said: 'I'm happy to be through and enjoying my tennis again. I feel like I have a really good game for the clay in general. 'I think it's down to, if I'm moving well and giving nothing away, I can be really difficult to beat.' On Fearnley's rapid rise through the ranks, he added: 'This is his first clay season and he has played unreal. It is going to be tough playing him.' The winner could face Novak Djokovic in the last-16, with the three-time French Open champion taking on Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Fearnley ready to face 'inspiration' Norrie in Paris
Jacob Fearnley says he has taken great encouragement from Cameron Norrie as the British pair prepare to meet for the first time in the French Open third round on 29, and Fearnley, 23, share a similar path having both played college tennis at the same university in who was outside the world's top 500 12 months ago, is enjoying his Roland Garros debut and is set to break into the top 50 despite having never played a professional match on clay before this who has reached the third round on three previous occasions, has fallen to 81 in the rankings but defeated 11th seed Daniil Medvedev in the opening round. "It's an interesting one," Fearnley said. "I know Cam very well. We both went to TCU in America, although we didn't cross paths there. "To see a guy coming out of the college I went to, it was just inspiring."It kind of showed me that it was possible, that the coaches at TCU and the work that he put in at TCU could get him to the Tour."He's done amazing things on the Tour. He competes so hard, fights every match, fights every point. You can see that he really leaves it all out there. So that's something that I admire."While Fearnley is from Edinburgh, South Africa-born Norrie's Scottish roots come from his Glaswegian father."I haven't really played another Brit at this level," Fearnley continued. "It's good for the British fans to have a guaranteed Brit in the fourth round. It's pretty cool."A likely showdown with three-time champion Novak Djokovic, who faces Austrian Filip Misolic on Saturday, awaits the has taken two notable scalps, beating veteran 2015 French Open champion Stan Wawrinka in straight sets before 22nd seed Ugo Humbert retired injured at 4-4 in the second set after the Scot won the first meanwhile, followed his exhausting win over Medvedev with a more routine straight-sets defeat of big-hitting 114th-ranked qualifier Federico world number eight Norrie said: "I'm happy to be through and enjoying my tennis again. I feel like I have a really good game for the clay in general."I think it's down to, if I'm moving well and giving nothing away, I can be really difficult to beat."On Fearnley's rapid rise through the ranks, he added: "This is his first clay season and he has played unreal. It is going to be tough playing him."
The Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Jacob Fearnley vs Cameron Norrie start time: When is French Open match?
Jacob Fearnley faces Cameron Norrie in an all-British clash in the French Open third round. Fearnley, 23, will be playing Norrie, 29, for the first time but they share a similar path having both played college tennis at the same university in Texas. Fearnley is playing at the French Open for the first time, having enjoyed risen from outside the world's top 500 a year ago to being on the verge of the top 50. Norrie has fallen to 81 in the rankings but defeated Daniil Medvedev in the opening round and believes he has turned his run of form around. The winner could face Novak Djokovic in the last-16, with the three-time French Open champion taking on Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic. What time is Jacob Fearnley vs Cameron Norrie? Fearnley vs Norrie will be the fourth and final match on Court Simonne-Mathieu. It will follow Jack Draper's match against Joao Fonseca, with two matches in the women's singles before then. Draper vs Fonseca has the makings of a lengthy contest, so Fearnley and Norrie may not take to court until around 6pm or 7pm BST (UK time). It could be earlier or later depending on the previous matches, however. Is it on TV and how can I watch? Yes, the match will be on TV, like every other match during the grand slam on TNT Sports and discovery+. Viewers can watch a live stream on the app through mobile devices. French Open order of play - Saturday 31 May Court Simonne-Mathieu (Start at 10:00) Daria Kasatkina (AUS) [17] vs Paula Badosa (ESP) [10] Elsa Jacquemot (FRA) vs Lois Boisson (FRA) Joao Fonseca (BRA) vs Jack Draper (GBR) [5] Cameron Norrie (GBR) vs Jacob Fearnley (GBR) What have the players said? Jacob Fearnley: 'I know Cam very well. We both went to TCU in America. We didn't cross paths there. I know Cam very well. Respect his game extremely well. Someone that I looked up to as a British tennis player and as a Horned Frog. 'I haven't really played another Brit at this level. It's good for the British fans to have a guaranteed Brit in the fourth round. It's pretty cool.' Cameron Norrie: "I'm happy to be through and enjoying my tennis again. I feel like I have a really good game for the clay in general. I think it's down to if I'm moving well and giving nothing away. I can be really difficult to beat. He has had unreal result. This is his first clay season and he has played unreal. It is going to be tough playing him."
