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Norrie roars into third round by downing Tiafoe
Cameron Norrie celebrates winning the fourth set and the match against Frances Tiafoe on day three of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, July 2, 2025

CAMERON NORRIE battled back from a set down to triumph in his second-round Wimbledon clash against the American 12th seed Frances Tiafoe this afternoon.

The British number three hit top form to beat Tiafoe 4-6 6-4 6-3 7-5 and reach the third round for the fourth time in five years.

Norrie was broken in the fifth game of the first set to put him on the back foot.

But the 29-year-old seemed energised by a vocal Court One crowd in the second, which saw his rival fail to follow through on three break points at 4-4 – a shortcoming that allowed the 2022 semi-finalist to rally and get a break of his own to level the match.

Norrie’s forehand began to cause the American plenty of problems in the third set, but after breaking Tiafoe’s serve he was swiftly broken back as the bog-serving American relied on his ability to gain points via aces.

The tables were then turned once again when Norrie broke serve, again courtesy of his huge forehand, and proceeded to successfully serve for the third set.

Tiafoe then disappeared off court for a lengthy comfort break, coming back in a fresh outfit to face a fourth set with an opponent who was clearly warming to the task.

Though trailing, the American did not fold easily and break points were passed between the pair, with the momentum looking at times to be favouring Tiafoe as he threatened to regain control of the match.

Norrie held his nerve, however, and blips from his adversary meant he was able to pull off a mighty victory and book a likely clash with Queen’s finalist Jiri Lehecka in the third round.

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