Cameron Norrie’s Wimbledon 2025 run came to an end on Centre Court as he fell in straight sets to defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, 6-2, 6-3, 6-3. Despite entering the match with confidence after a thrilling five-set win over Nicolas Jarry, Norrie struggled to find his rhythm against the Spaniard’s relentless pace and precision. Alcaraz saved all five break points he faced and dictated play with a mix of powerful forehands and deft drop shots.
Norrie analyzes the turning points
Speaking after the match, Norrie acknowledged that Alcaraz’s ability to neutralize early pressure was key. “I had four break points in his first service game and couldn’t convert,” he said. “From there, he just took control.” Norrie admitted he pressed more than usual, trying to force errors, but found himself punished by Alcaraz’s movement and shot selection. “He’s got so many options. If you don’t do enough with the ball, he’ll make you pay.”
Finding positives in defeat
Despite the loss, Norrie remained upbeat about his performance throughout the tournament. “I felt really free on court this week,” he said. “I enjoyed every match and played with good energy.” His run to the quarter-finals included wins over Frances Tiafoe and Roberto Bautista Agut, and he will see his ranking rise from No. 61 to just outside the top 40. Norrie emphasized the importance of maintaining perspective: “If I was a kid watching myself play and not enjoying it, that would be tough. I’m proud of how I competed.”
Looking ahead with optimism
Norrie’s focus now shifts to the hardcourt season and the upcoming US Open. With his confidence restored and his game showing signs of sharpness, he hopes to build on the momentum from Wimbledon. “I’m playing the big points on my terms again,” he said. “That’s something I’ll carry forward.” As British hopes in singles fade for this year’s Championships, Norrie’s spirited run remains a highlight for fans and a reminder of his grit and professionalism.
Alcaraz in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2025
Now ranked no.2, Alcaraz has managed to achieve a composed 47-5 win-loss record in 2025. Alcaraz is participating in Wimbledon where he bested the world no.138 Fabio Fognini 7-5 6-7(5) 7-5 2-6 6-1, the world no.733 Oliver Tarvet 6-1 6-4 6-4
, the world no.125 Jan-Lennard Struff 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4, the world no.14 Andrey Rublev 6-7(5) 6-3 6-4 6-4 and the world no.61 Cameron Norrie 6-2 6-3 6-3.Carlos Alcaraz will compete against the world no.5 Taylor Fritz in the semifinal. Their actual head to head record is 2-0 for Alcaraz.
Carlos clinched 5 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open and London. Alcaraz reached the final in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell).
Carlos won 22 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 11 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Cameron Norrie in 2025
Ranked world no.61, Cameron played his last match on the 1st of January 1970 when he surrendered to world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz 6-2 6-3 6-3 in the quarter in Wimbledon (draw).
Presently, during this year Norrie has an overall 25-19 win-loss record. Cameron Norrie’s most significant accomplishment of the present year was reaching the semifinal in Geneva.
Carlos Alcaraz and Cameron Norrie fought against each other 7 times. Their record is 5-2 for Alcaraz.