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Norrie stunned as six Britons lose on first day

BBC News · Jun 29, 2026, 4:44 PM

Key takeaways

  • Norrie reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon in 2022
  • Cameron Norrie suffered a rare Wimbledon first-round upset as he lost a gruelling five-setter to qualifier Michael Zheng in a disappointing opening day for British players.
  • Norrie was the only British seeded player left in either singles draw following Emma Raducanu's withdrawal on the eve of the Championships.

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Norrie reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon in 2022

Cameron Norrie suffered a rare Wimbledon first-round upset as he lost a gruelling five-setter to qualifier Michael Zheng in a disappointing opening day for British players.

Norrie was the only British seeded player left in either singles draw following Emma Raducanu's withdrawal on the eve of the Championships.

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