Cameron Norrie has withdrawn from Great Britain’s Davis Cup qualifier against Japan due to illness. The former British No. 1 has been struggling with sickness since the start of the season, which has affected his performance. Norrie’s absence is a significant blow to the team, as they will now be without any singles players ranked inside the world’s top 75.
Norrie’s withdrawal follows the earlier decision by Jack Draper to sit out the tie due to a hip injury. The team will now rely on Jan Choinski, ranked world No. 194, along with Jacob Fearnley and Billy Harris, to play in the singles matches. Neal Skupski and Joe Salisbury are expected to take on the doubles responsibilities.
The absence of Norrie and Draper means that Great Britain will face a tough challenge against Japan in the first-round tie, which takes place in Miki on January 31 and February 1. The team will need to pull together and perform at their best to advance to the next round of qualifying.
The Davis Cup is a prestigious team event in tennis, and Great Britain will be hoping to overcome these setbacks and secure a victory against Japan. The team’s resilience and determination will be tested as they strive to progress in the competition.
Cameron Norrie in 2025
Currently the world no.63, Cameron played his last match on the 14th of January when he capitulated to world no.33 Matteo Berrettini 6-7(4) 6-4 6-1 6-3 in the 1st round of the Australian Open (draw).
Currently, during this year the Brit has managed to achieve an overall 2-3 record.