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London — In one of the standout performances of Wimbledon so far, Britain's Cameron Norrie came from behind to defeat American Frances Tiafoe in four gripping sets: 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-5. It was a gritty and determined showing from Norrie, who looked in trouble early but turned the match around with poise and precision on No. 1 Court.

Tiafoe started strong, taking the first set with his usual power and flair. In the second set, Norrie found himself in deep trouble again, down 0-40 on serve. But he dug deep, saved all three break points, and managed to break Tiafoe soon after. That moment flipped the momentum, and from there, Norrie looked increasingly confident.

The British crowd rallied behind him as he took the third set, and in the fourth, Norrie broke at a crucial moment to seal the match — finishing with a pair of aces to underline his dominance in the latter stages.

Key Moments:

  • Norrie’s comeback from 0-40 down in the second set shifted the match.

  • This marks his first win over a top-20 player at Wimbledon.

  • With Tiafoe’s exit, 14 of the 32 seeded men are now out of the tournament.

After the match, Norrie said it felt great to be back on his favourite court, recalling his deep run in 2022. He also credited the home crowd for lifting his energy and focus at key points.

Looking ahead, Norrie will face either Jiri Lehecka or Mattia Bellucci in the third round. Given how he played today, he’ll be heading into that match with plenty of belief.

This year’s tournament has been anything but predictable. Big names like Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula are already out, and the early rounds have seen several major upsets. But for British tennis fans, Norrie’s win is a bright spot — and perhaps a sign of more to come.

As for Frances Tiafoe, it’s another disappointing Grand Slam exit. After struggling in Melbourne and Paris, this loss will sting. He came in with high hopes but leaves Wimbledon with more questions than answers.

For now, though, it’s Cameron Norrie’s moment — a hard-fought win, a roaring crowd, and another step forward on the grass he knows so well.