Cameron Norrie has spent a lot of his profession flying underneath the radar, however is beginning to step out the shadows.
Regardless of coming into Wimbledon as British No.1, he’s needed to play second fiddle to Scotland’s Andy Murray. He adopted Heather Watson in breaking new floor by reached the fourth spherical of Wimbledon for the primary time in his profession as he defeated American Steve Johnson 6-4 6-1 6-0.
The 26-year-old has not solely caught the attention of the nation at SW19 this week together with his spectacular performances but additionally Rangers, who've invited Norrie and his Rangers-daft dad David alongside for a recreation subsequent season at Ibrox after reaching out to the tennis star by way of Twitter.
They stated after his third-round win: “Congratulations, @cam_norrie “We might like to welcome you and your dad to a recreation at Ibrox this season. Norrie has been an expert tennis participant since 2017, however has been coaching for years.
Born in South Africa, raised in New Zealand and skilled within the USA - his life has been a well-travelled one.
His mum is Welsh and his dad is Scottish- which in all probability helps perceive the place the identify Scottish sounding Norrie got here from.
The British star faces Tommy Paul tomorrow, which seems like a glowing alternative to succeed in a Grand Slam quarter-final, however the 26-year-old ace had time to reply to Rangers’ supply this afternoon.
He stated: “Find it irresistible, undoubtedly be up for it.”
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