According to Cameron Norrie, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer aren’t nearly as strong opponents as Novak Djokovic.
Every one of the ‘Big Three’ has had the chance to face Norrie. In all four of their top matchups, he lost to Djokovic, including their most recent match at the 2023 Davis Cup, where he was defeated in a straight set.
The British player has a 4-1 head-to-head record against Nadal, but he won their most recent match at the 2023 United Cup. His only matchup at the tour level with Federer ended in a loss.
In an interview, Norrie stated that the 24-time Grand Slam champion presented the biggest obstacle for him, outclassing both Federer and Nadal as the most formidable opponents he has ever encountered.
Norrie expressed his thoughts about Djokovic and said: “Djokovic was at the highest level of the three. It was the toughest match-up for me. But Novak has taken his game to the next level in the last few years and that is proved by the titles he has won.”
Novak Djokovic in 2023
Ranked world no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 25th of November when he was defeated by world no.4 Jannik Sinner 6-2 2-6 7-5 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
Currently, during this season Novak has managed to achieve a 56-7 match record. The Serbian has won 7 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open, French Open, Cincinnati, U.S. Open, Paris and the Nitto ATP Finals. Novak was the runner-up in Wimbledon.
Cameron Norrie in 2023
Ranked no.18, the Brit played his last match on the 23rd of November when he was overcome by world no.1 Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-4 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
Until now, during this year Norrie has an overall 36-25 match record. This year, the Brit conquered 1 title in Rio de Janeiro. Cameron reached the final in Auckland and Buenos Aires.
Novak Djokovic and Cameron Norrie faced off 4 times. Their actual record is 4-0 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time they competed against each other, Novak Djokovic won 6-4 6-4 in the Rubber 2 in 0 (Davis Cup, World Group, QF, SRB) on the 23rd of November 2023.
Novak Djokovic and Cameron Norrie |
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