Cam Norrie enjoyed strong preparation heading into the French Open, but was dealt an instant blow when the draw came out.
After all, of all the players he could have faced, he was poised to clash with former Grand Slam champion Daniil Medvedev.
Although he is not a master of clay, he still has the qualities needed to cause any player in the world problems.
Meanwhile, Norrie has a style that, whilst effective at times, can draw scrutiny. It seems that once again this notion is being reinforced.
Laura Robson on what she’s hearing about Cam Norrie
Laura Robson, however, feared for the Brit, telling TNT Sports what she’s been hearing from other players on tour.
She stated: ’What I find interesting when I talk to other players about Cam Norrie is that they feel that maybe they have figured out his game.
‘He does have such a difference between his forehand and backhand. He doesn’t vary so much from plan A. So when that happens how do you adjust off the back of that, when you feel other people have figured you out?’
Tracy Austin then chimed in, claiming: ‘He still has to go with his strength. That lefty serve and big forehand. He still has to dictate the middle of the court with that big forehand and use the backhand. He has to stay with his game. I don’t know how you can change a game like that, he is so set in his ways.’
What British players have played at Roland Garros so far?
Already we have seen four British players finish their first-round matches at Roland Garros, with an impressive three of them sailing into the next round.
Jodie Burrage was the sole unfortunate departure, although being drawn against Danielle Collins marked a very tough first task to overcome.
Emma Raducanu, meanwhile, overcame illness to beat Wang Xinyu. Katie Boulter recovered from a set down to beat Carole Monnet, and will now face Madison Keys in the next round.
British players’ results at Roland Garros so far…
| Emma Raducanu | Won v Wang Xinyu |
| Jodie Burrage | Lost v Danielle Collins |
| Katie Boulter | Won v Carole Monnet |
| Jacob Fearnley | Won v Stan Wawrinka |
Raducanu has previewed her match against Iga Swiatek, brimming with confidence.
Jacob Fearnley, in arguably the win of the first round for the Brits, beat three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka in straight sets.
Norrie currently finds himself embroiled in a match against Medvedev, with Jack Draper and Sonay Kartal to also play later today.
