This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

(Getty Images)
British number one Cameron Norrie came from a set down to reach the quarter-finals of the Queen’s. Norrie, the fifth seed, dropped the opener against Australian Jordan Thompson but then lost just five more games in a 4-6 6-3 6-2 victory at Queen’s Club.
World number 76 Thompson was inspired in the first set, which he sealed with a stunning cross-court backhand winner. But the 29-year-old’s forehand let him down badly as Norrie broke for 4-2 on his way to levelling the match.
Norrie broke in the first game of the decider, but he had to save three break points as he served for the match before completing the victory in just under two hours to reach a sixth quarter-final this year.
Norrie was due to play doubles with Andy Murray later on Wednesday evening but the two-time Wimbledon champion, who lost in the singles on Tuesday, withdrew through fatigue.
Follow live scores and updates from Queen’s:
Cameron Norrie comes from a set down to reach Queen’s quarter-finals
British number one Cameron Norrie came from a set down to reach the quarter-finals of the cinch Championships.
Norrie, the fifth seed, dropped the opener against Australian Jordan Thompson but then lost just five more games in a 4-6 6-3 6-2 victory at Queen’s Club.
World number 76 Thompson was inspired in the first set, which he sealed with a stunning cross-court backhand winner.
Mike Jones21 June 2023 17:08
Thompson vs. Norrie: 6-4, 3-6, 2-6
Norrie will move on after a shaky looking first set, but he really picked up his level after going behind.
Thompson came out firing in the first but really dropped his level in the following sets.
Next up on centre court: Holgre Rune vs. Ryan Peniston.
Charlie Schoninger21 June 2023 16:37
Thompson vs. Norrie: 6-4, 3-6, 1-4
Norrie holds to love and is looking very confident out there on centre court.
Wow, Norrie contorts his body to play a beautiful backhand winner to give himself the break point. 30-40.
Thompson hits a forehand long and smashes a ball out of the stadium. Thompson’s level has seriously dropped since that first set and this match is all but over.
Charlie Schoninger21 June 2023 16:23
Thompson vs. Norrie: 6-4, 3-6, 1-2
Under a bit of trouble, Thompson hits a great second serve that Norrie fires long. 30-30.
Thompson has really lost confidence in his ground strokes as he gets broken in the first game of the third set.
Unforced error after unforced error for Thompson and Norrie holds easily. 2-0 Norrie.
Thompson gets a much needed comfortable hold as he tries to get back in this set.
Charlie Schoninger21 June 2023 16:16
Thompson vs. Norrie: 6-4, 3-6
Thompson holds to 30 but his forehand still seems to be plaguing him. Norrie to serve for the set.
0-30, after a fluky short return and good forehand the Aussie finds himself with an opportunity to get back in this set.
Norrie wins four straight point from 0-30 and this match is going the distance.
Charlie Schoninger21 June 2023 16:01
Thompson vs. Norrie: 6-4, 2-5
Norrie hits a beautiful forehand pass down the line and it’s now 0-30.
And again, Thompson rushes to the net and Norrie shanks one off the frame but it drops in. 0-40 and three break points for Norrie.
Thompson shanks a forehand and Norrie has control of this second set. 4-2.
The forehand of Thompson seems to have gone awry as he can’t place anything in. Norrie holds for 5-2.
Charlie Schoninger21 June 2023 15:53
Thompson vs. Norrie: 6-4, 2-3
Thompson get’s an extremely fortunate net cord at 15-15 that drags Norrie to the net, Thompson finishes the point with a volley to make it 30-15.
Thompson holds to 30 and the second set is now 2-2.
Norrie starts off his service game with a missed smash while falling backwards and it’s 0-15.
A vicious forehand winner from Norrie seals the game for Norrie. 3-2 Norrie.
Charlie Schoninger21 June 2023 15:46
Thompson vs. Norrie: 6-4, 1-2
Norrie sends a forehand and backhand long and it’s now 30-30.
Thompson forces the error off a great return and Thompson has another break point. 30-40.
The Australian wastes the opportunity as he shanks a forehand. Deuce.
Norrie gets a much needed hold and it’s 1-0.
A brilliant forehand down the line by Norrie gets the game to 40-30.
Thompson responds with an ace to put the game away and it’s 1-1.
0-30, Norrie sends his forehand way long and Thompson now has control.
Norrie wins four straight points from the dangerous situation and is very happy with the hold. 2-1 Norrie in the second.
Charlie Schoninger21 June 2023 15:37
Thompson vs. Norrie: 6-4
(Getty Images)
(Getty Images)
(Getty Images)
Jack Rathborn21 June 2023 15:37
Thompson vs. Norrie: 6-4
A great return from Norrie leads to a miss from Thompson and it’s 0-15.
Norrie’s return just finds the baseline and he ends the point with a smash. 15-30.
Thompson slaps a forehand long and Norrie has a break point of his own. 30-40.
Thompson answer back with an ace and we have deuce.
Norrie just pushes a backhand wide as he squanders another break chance. Deuce again.
A brilliant back hand cross that just beats Norrie makes it advantage Thompson.
Set! Norrie pushes a forehand wide and Thompson takes the first set: 6-4.
Charlie Schoninger21 June 2023 15:23


Africana55 Radio