Injured Norrie doubtful for French Open

Injured Norrie doubtful for French OpenImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Cameron Norrie is the only British seeded singles player at the French OpenByJonathan JurejkoBBC Sport tennis news reporterPublished2 minutes agoCommentsIn a season when British players have been beset by fitness problems, Cameron Norrie delivered more concerning news at the French Open - a rib injury has put his participation in doubt.The British number one faces a race to be fit for his first-round match against Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo on Tuesday.Norrie, who has not practised at Roland Garros, said he regrets not retiring during his Geneva Open defeat by Argentina's Mario Navone on Wednesday."It is a small problem with my rib. I overdid it with the preparation and not listening to my body and my mind," Norrie, who is seeded 22nd, told BBC Sport."I probably should have retired. I kept pushing because I had never retired before in a match in my career, so I wasn't sure what to do."But I'm here. Luckily I'm scheduled on Tuesday, so it gives me some time to get ready."Injuries expose Britain's lack of depthNorrie has developed a reputation as the 'Mr Dependable' of British tennis, having reached at least the third round in 15 of the past 20 majors.The 30-year-old has been the man left carrying the flag at 14 Grand Slams over the past five years, including the Australian Open in January.But the season-opening Grand Slam tournament was the second successive major where a British singles player failed to reach the second week.Norrie reached the French Open fourth round last year and, given his pedigree and ranking, represented the obvious bet to end that unwanted run in Paris.Jack Draper, who replaced Norrie as British number one in 2024, has been ruled out with a knee injury.It is the latest in a long line of fitness struggles for Draper, who had only just returned from almost six months out with bone bruising in his s...