And then he mopped up Norrie, cruising the fourth set to win 7-5, 4-6, 6-3, 6-1. Five singles players made the main draw on ranking with a sixth, Arthur Fery, coming through qualifying, and those numbers speak to a relatively healthy outlook. Francesca Jones retired after a slip in her first round match this week, but it was clearly a factor that she came in carrying an existing groin injury. Norrie was asked about the state of British tennis and, glass-half-full man that he is, he struck a positive note. ‘There are so many players, younger players especially, coming through.

Source: Daily Mail January 24, 2026 03:16 UTC