Cinch Championships
Location: Queen’s Club, London Dates: 17-25 June
Broadcast: Live on BBC Two, Red Button, the Sport Newes Center website and app, offering live text commentary for selected matches.
Cameron Norrie, Britain’s top player, saw his journey at Queen’s culminate in a disheartening 6-4, 7-6 (7-1) quarter-final loss to American player, Sebastian Korda.
Ranked 13th globally, Norrie, who was the finalist at Queen’s in 2021, struggled with numerous errors in a somewhat subdued first-set performance.
Despite enhancing his game in the second set, Norrie, 27, had a few misfires and a double fault leading to a lopsided tie-break.
World’s number 32, Korda, is set to face either top seed Carlos Alcaraz or Grigor Dimitrov in the semi-finals on Saturday.
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Norrie, last year’s Wimbledon semi-finalist, was broken in the fifth game, although he had three break opportunities in the subsequent game.
Regrettably, he failed to capitalize as Korda’s powerful serve extricated him from the precarious position.
Norrie managed to hold his next service game with consecutive aces but was unable to break Korda’s serve and consequently lost the initial set.
While trailing at the start of the second set, Norrie rebounded to 3-3, marking the first time he was able to threaten Korda’s serve.
However, Korda, son of Petr, the former Australian Open champion, and brother of Nelly, a major golf champion, dominated the tie-break, propelling him into the semi-finals on his Queen’s debut.
A delighted 22-year-old Korda said, “It’s massive. My performance on grass is impressive, I’m feeling at ease and genuinely relishing my time here.
With each match I play, my happiness multiplies. Everything is falling into place right now.”
Meanwhile, Neal Skupski from Britain, alongside Dutch partner Wesley Koolhof, succumbed 6-3 7-6 (7-4) in the men’s doubles semi-finals to American Taylor Fritz and Jiri Lehecka from the Czech Republic.
‘Spurred to Defeat Him’
Second seed Holger Rune of Denmark will face off against Alex de Minaur in the other singles semi-final following his triumph over Lorenzo Musetti, 6-4 7-5, in a heated match where the Italian shot an overhead directly at him.
Rune responded, “He’s free to do what he wants. Certainly, it’s not the most sportsmanlike conduct, but it is within the rules. He can aim the ball wherever he pleases.
That incident sparked my determination to defeat him even more. I’m thrilled to have emerged victorious in two sets. It’s a great feeling. I’m in the semi-finals, he isn’t. So, I’m content.”
Australian De Minaur, who bested Andy Murray in his opening match, prevailed over France’s Adrian Mannarino 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Cameron Norrie’s Queen’s 2023 defeat
Who was the British player who lost in the quarter-finals of the Queen’s Club 2023?
Cameron Norrie, the British number one, was defeated in the quarter-finals by American player Sebastian Korda.
What was the score in the match between Cameron Norrie and Sebastian Korda at the 2023 Queen’s Club?
Cameron Norrie was defeated by Sebastian Korda with a score of 6-4, 7-6 (7-1).
Who will Sebastian Korda face in the semi-finals?
Sebastian Korda is set to face either top seed Carlos Alcaraz or Grigor Dimitrov in the semi-finals.
How did Cameron Norrie perform in the second set of the match?
Despite improving his game in the second set, Norrie made a few misfires and a double fault, resulting in a lopsided tie-break.
Who are the other players mentioned in the semi-finals of the tournament?
In addition to Sebastian Korda, the other players mentioned in the semi-finals of the tournament are Holger Rune of Denmark and Alex de Minaur.
Who won in the men’s doubles semi-finals?
American Taylor Fritz and Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic won in the men’s doubles semi-finals, defeating Britain’s Neal Skupski and his Dutch partner Wesley Koolhof.
More about Cameron Norrie’s Queen’s 2023 defeat
- Cinch Championships Official Website
- BBC Sports Tennis Coverage
- Sebastian Korda’s Player Profile on ATP Tour
- Cameron Norrie’s Player Profile on ATP Tour
- Carlos Alcaraz’s Player Profile on ATP Tour
- Grigor Dimitrov’s Player Profile on ATP Tour
- Holger Rune’s Player Profile on ATP Tour
- Alex de Minaur’s Player Profile on ATP Tour
7 comments
Surprised Norrie let it slip in the second set. He’s usually much sharper. Hope he bounces back soon…
Korda’s on fire this year! Pretty sure he’s gonna take the championship, mark my words!
Nice to see a young American player making waves. Way to go, Korda! Keep the flag flying high!
seriously, kordas serve was unbeatable! norrie didn’t stand a chance.
Korda’s doing his family proud. First the Australian Open, now Queen’s… What’s next?
Really thought Norrie had it after the Wimbledon semi-finals last year… guess not.
Feelin’ gutted for Norrie… he’s had a rough patch lately… still, there’s always Wimbledon!