Wimbledon 2026: Norrie latest Brit to fall in first round after five-set marathon

Wimbledon 2026: Norrie latest Brit to fall in first round after five-set marathon Last updated 29 June 2026 5:45pm BST Save Share article Log in or Subscribe Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email Add us as preferred source Add us as preferred source Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email After five sets, Cam Norrie packed his bags and left Wimbledon in the first round Credit: Reuters/Marko Djurica Fiona Tomas. Uche Amako (live updates), at Wimbledon Last updated 29 June 2026 5:45pm BST Save Share article Log in or Subscribe Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email Add us as preferred source Add us as preferred source Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email Cameron Norrie became the latest British casualty to fall on the first day at Wimbledon after crashing out in the opening round to American qualifier Michael Zheng.  The British No 1 – who was the only remaining British seed left in the main draw after Emma Raducanu’s withdrawal – suffered a 6-7 (7-9) 6-2 6-7 (2-7) 6-3 7-6 defeat to the world number 144.  Norrie’s exit continued a sorry theme for British players at this year’s championships as he became the eighth home hopeful to be defeated on the opening day or withdraw.   A former semi-finalist in 2022, Norrie, who reached the quarter-finals at last year’s tournament, is usually a reliable grass court competitor. But he entered this year’s Wimbledon in the midst of a five-match losing streak.  Despite gritty moments of play, Norrie never looked in control against Zheng, whose venomous and precise forehand caused all sorts of problems and performed immaculately under pressure.  Norrie’s level faded in a tense final-set tie-break, where Zheng, a Wimbledon boys’ finalist four years ago, took control, taking the lead at 5-4 and never looking back.  After netting a forehand to give Zheng a memorable victory on his debut in the main draw, Norrie gave a small wave to the crowd as he walked off Court 2. More to follow.... Latest updates Fiona Tomas. Uche Amako (live updates), at Wimbledon 5:26PM Zheng could be a star of the future Link copied to clipboard Zheng was well worth his win over Norrie Credit: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP 5:21PM Zheng reacts Link copied to clipboard “First of all, thank you to the crowd because it was an unbelievable atmosphere. I’m really honoured to have been a part of a match like this. It means so much to me. This is what every kid dreams of, playing like this in front of so many people and against such an accomplished player. It is an amazing feeling. “It definitely wasn’t easy at times, I just do my best not to show it. It was definitely a little bit frustrating inside when I had been serving so well, then I got a couple of chances to break that I hadn’t really had during the match, and it didn’t go my way. I just did my best to refocus and win the match after that. I didn’t want to give anything much attention. “Wimbledon is far and away the best tournament. The people, the architecture, the hospitality is amazing. I’ve always enjoyed my time here, so hopefully I can keep this run going. This is such an amazing place.” 5:09PM Bad day at the office for Norrie Link copied to clipboard With Jack Draper pulling out earlier today, Norrie’s defeat means we can all but rule out a British winner in the men’s draw unless something incredible happens. Major questions to be asked of the LTA on an awful opening day for British tennis. 4:58PM At least Norrie can attend his stag do in Ibiza next week Link copied to clipboard The tension around Court 2 was excruciating in that final set tie-break but there’s an audible groan as Norrie pummels a forehand into the net to hand Zheng a hard-fought victory. What an arm wrestle of a contest that was. He gives a brief wave to the crowd as he trudges off the court. At least Norrie can attend his stag do in Ibiza next week, which his friends have planned. What a result for Zheng, though. The world no 144, a former Wimbledon boys’ finalist, has beaten last year’s quarter-finalist.  4:52PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 6-6 (4-10) Zheng Link copied to clipboard Outrageous forehand winner from Zheng, 4-9. FIVE BREAK POINTS.  Norrie forehand into the net, 4-10. GAME SET MATCH ZHENG!!! What a performance from the young man! 4:50PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 6-6 (4-8) Zheng Link copied to clipboard Zheng forehand winner, 3-4. Another blistering Zheng forehand winner down the line, 3-5. Norrie attacks the net and finishes with a backhand volley winner, 4-5.  Deep Zheng forehand is too much for Norrie, 4-6. Zheng forehand winner, 4-7. Norrie backhand into the net, 4-8. 4:46PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 6-6 (3-3) Zheng Link copied to clipboard Norrie double fault, 0-1. Norrie return long, 0-2. Zheng forehand into tramlines, 1-2. Zheng cross court forehand winner, 1-3. Zheng return long, 2-3. Norrie forehand volley winner, 3-3.  4:43PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 6-6 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard Norrie finally gets a forehand winner of his own past Zheng, 15-30. Then he tamely sends back-to-back backhand returns long, 40-30. Nervy forehand from Zheng flies long, deuce. Norrie two points away... And that’s all it will be for now as Zheng attacks the net with a volley and Norrie’s backhand goes well long. TEN POINT TIE-BREAK TO DECIDE THE MATCH!! Zheng forced a tie-break in the fifth set Credit: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images 4:35PM Norrie* 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 6-5 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Zheng finds the back of the baseline with a loopy backhand, 0-30. Danger signs for Norrie here.  Gutsy from Norrie as he pulls it back to 30-30. Zheng does Norrie again, whipping a forehand pass beyond him, break point. Huge slice of luck for Norrie as his backhand clips the net and the ball lands on Zheng’s side of the net, deuce. Zheng forehand is just wide and Norrie survives again. 4:29PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 5-5 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard Pressure? What pressure? Zheng hammers down two aces and a forehand winner to hold. 4:26PM Norrie* 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 5-4 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Zheng gets Norrie again with a forehand down-the-line winner. Norrie then pushes a backhand long, 30-40. Swinging second serve from Norrie and Zheng nets a backhand return.  Norrie sends a forehand long now to concede another break point. Timely first serve by Norrie and Zheng nets a return.  Another clutch first serve by Norrie and he holds on to make Zheng serve to prolong this match.  4:22PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 4-4 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard Big chance for Norrie now as Zheng’s forehand drifts wide, 0-30. Ace No 20 from Zheng gets him back to 30-30.  Oh my goodness. 35-shot rally. Both players moving from side to side, back and forth, and it ends with Zheng finishes it with a forehand winner down the line. I was exhausted watching it. Zheng is playing the match of his life. 4:16PM Norrie* 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 4-3 Zheng Link copied to clipboard After three hours and 23 minutes, Norrie holds serve to 30. A credit to the conditioning of both players that neither looks too tired at this stage. Whoever loses will be absolutely devastated after the effort that has been put in. 4:11PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 3-3 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard 48 unforced errors from Norrie is a terrible number for someone who is usually very conservative. In comparison, Zheng has 32. Ace No 19 from Zheng down the T and he holds serve with little trouble. 4:06PM Norrie* 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 3-2 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Plenty of clenched-fist reactions from Norrie but if he is trying to get in Zheng’s head, it is not working. Norrie comes through to hold again but needs to do more if he wants to win this match. 4:02PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 2-2 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard Small opening for Norrie as Zheng nets a backhand to make it 30-30. But a 17th ace and a volley winner slams the door firmly shut. 3:57PM Norrie* 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 2-1 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Norrie is serving first in this set, so he can apply some scoreboard pressure if this goes deep. He has a chance to win it at 40-15 but two errors in a row drag Zheng back into contention. Zheng hits a forehand long and Norrie does hold to retake the lead. 3:54PM Naomi Osaka is at it again with her pre-match outfit Link copied to clipboard Naomi Osaka bringing fashion to Wimbledon. She makes her way to Court 3 for her first match at this year's championships against Elsa Jacquemot wearing an elegant, floor length gown - white of course - adhering to the tournament's strict dress code. pic.twitter.com/c4AUAB5mkS — Fi Tomas (@fi_tomas_) June 29, 2026 3:53PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 1-1 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard Norrie has not broken Zheng’s serve since the third game of the match. But the door is slightly open here as Zheng nets a forehand, 15-30.  Zheng responds to take the lead and claims the game with Norrie shanks a forehand long. That has been the story of the match for Norrie. 3:50PM Fifth set: Norrie* 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 1-0 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Norrie starts as he needs to, by holding serve at the start of the set. He has won his previous three five-set matches at Wimbledon and never been beaten by a qualifier. He will be desperate to keep that going today. 3:48PM Tough defeat for Dart to take Link copied to clipboard Oh, what a shame. A fascinating third set, in which both players had huge difficulty holding onto their serve, has ended with Jelena Ostapenko knocking Harriet Dart out 6-3, 3-6, 6-4.  It’s been a tough day for the Brits and this loss is clearly hard for Dart to accept, as she trudged away disconsolate.  Ostapenko was humble in victory and told Court No 1: “I know I wasn’t the one you wanted to win but thank you so much for your support. It was a rollercoaster.” Harriet Dart has suffered another first round defeat at Wimbledon Credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images 3:44PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 3-6 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard Zheng moves comfortably to 30-0. A 15th ace of the match makes it 40-0 and three set points. Norrie saves one of them but Zheng hammers down his 16th ace onto the line to win the set in 32 minutes. 3:41PM Norrie* 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 3-5 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Zheng is all over the Norrie serve again here, moving to 0-30. And a seventh double fault makes it 0-40. Norrie manages to save the first two. And the third when Zheng puts a forehand in the tramlines, deuce. Zheng backhand into the net and Norrie miraculously survives. 3:36PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 2-5 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard With his troubles returning on the Zheng serve, Norrie can ill afford such careless service games. Zheng makes him pay dearly by consolidating the break and moves to within a game of the set. 3:35PM Norrie* 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 2-4 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Problems for Norrie as he falls to 0-40 after a series of errors. And Zheng gets the break when Norrie pushes a backhand wide. An awful game from Norrie. He needs to regroup quickly. 3:33PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 2-3 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard At some point Norrie will earn himself another break point. Because once again, he doesn’t get a sniff of one here. 3:28PM Norrie* 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 2-2 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Zheng lifts up a defensive lob, Norrie hits an overhead but doesn’t do enough and Zheng anticipates the direction to smash a forehand winner down the line, 30-30. Zheng then slaps a forehand return winner past Norrie, deuce. Credit to Norrie, who keeps his composure and holds with a forehand winner of his own. Norrie returns against Zheng Credit: Adam Davy/PA 3:23PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 1-2 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard Another Zheng service game passes by without any impact from Norrie. Perhaps he thinks three tie-breaks will be enough to get this done? 3:20PM Norrie* 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 1-1 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Another enthralling rally, Norrie goes right at Zheng, who is at the net and blocking manfully, but Norrie eventually gets past him. Norrie then crashes a forehand down the line for a winner and the game. 3:17PM Fourth Set: Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2), 0-1 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard Zheng can take comfort in the fact that Norrie has struggled to break him and he holds again here with a huge forehand. The American is not going anywhere yet. 3:11PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 7-6 (7-2) Zheng - TIE-BREAK Link copied to clipboard Ace No 11 for Zheng, 5-2. Zheng nets a forehand on the run, 6-2. Zheng forehand long and Norrie takes the set, 7-2. 3:09PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 6-6 (5-1) Zheng - TIE-BREAK Link copied to clipboard Slice of luck for Norrie as his forehand clips the net cord and drops on Zheng’s side, 0-1. Brilliant Zheng volley back behind Norrie, 1-1. Long rally ends with Zheng flicking a forehand down the line, 2-1. Zheng backhand return wide, 3-1. Zheng forehand into the net, 4-1. Norrie forehand deep to the baseline catching out Zheng, 5-1. 3:05PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 6-6 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard Finally some returns in play from Norrie but still not enough to break Zheng’s serve. The American holds to 30 and we are into another tie-break. 3:01PM Norrie* 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 6-5 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Norrie does what he needs to do and books himself another tie-break if needed. Norrie has only broken Zheng once so far. Can he do it for a second time? 2:59PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 5-5 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard Another Zheng service game and more return errors from Norrie. Three in a row puts him down 40-0 and the Briton slices a drop shot into the net. Terrible service game from Norrie. 2:56PM Norrie* 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 5-4 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Overhead smash winner from Zheng puts him 15-30 up. Norrie responds with a forehand that is too much for Zheng, 30-30. Brilliant deep return by Zheng and Norrie nets, deuce. Zheng then follows up with a blistering forehand down the line. Norrie’s serve bails him out again to make it deuce. And he holds on, to put some pressure on Zheng, who needs to hold himself next to stay in the set. 2:48PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 4-4 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard The numbers tell the story for Norrie, who has won just 19 per cent of points on Zheng’s first serve. Zheng holds easily again to love. Norrie has to do better. 2:46PM Dart forces a third set Link copied to clipboard Well, what a turnaround this has been. Everything suggested Harriet Dart was going to drift away after she lost the first two points of the first game on the second set but, goodness, she has hauled herself off the floor. She has dug deep to take the match to a deciding third set against Jelena Ostapenko and get Court No 1 fired up.  The highlight of the second set was when she saved two breakpoints in the seventh game. Can she retain this momentum, with the score perfectly balanced 3-6 6-3? 2:45PM Norrie* 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 4-3 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Warning light for Norrie as Zheng takes him to 30-30 and then deuce. Norrie’s first serve bails him out again and he pumps his fist in celebration. He is keeping himself in this... just. 2:42PM French Open finalist out Link copied to clipboard Awful scenes for Maya Chwalinska, who stunned the tennis world with her fairytale run to last month’s French Open final, but whose Wimbledon run is already over in the cruellest of circumstances on Court 12. The Pole was leading 6-2, 5-2 against Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew but slipped on the grass on match point and appeared to roll her ankle.  Despite receiving physio treatment, she never recovered and succumbed to a 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 defeat against the world No 164.  2:41PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 3-3 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard Nice play from Zheng, giving Norrie the eyes at the net and flicking a forehand to the other side. His second ace of the game takes him to nine for the match and he holds comfortably again. 2:39PM Norrie* 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 3-2 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Norrie’s serve is keeping level in this match. He needs to start putting some pressure on Zheng’s with his returns. Norrie hits a backhand against Zheng Credit: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images 2:35PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 2-2 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard If you look at Zheng, you would not know what the score was. Very level-headed and calm. And he is not going anywhere as he drills a forehand winner down the line. 2:34PM BREAKING: Draper out of Wimbledon Link copied to clipboard Jack Draper has followed Emma Raducanu by withdrawing from Wimbledon as a disastrous summer for British tennis continues. Draper played four matches in Eastbourne last week, eventually losing a semi-final against France’s Ugo Humbert, and appeared to be in good spirits when he spoke to the media on Sunday. But on Monday afternoon, Draper released a statement saying: “I am devastated to share that I have had to withdraw from my first-round match due to a recurrence of my arm injury. “There have been a lot of painful moments in the last 12 months but this one is definitely the absolute worst as there is no greater honour for a British player than playing at Wimbledon.  “I will continue to persevere through this. Thank you for the support.” Click here for more. 2:32PM Norrie* 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 2-1 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Good hold for Norrie, who is making plenty of first serves but it is the second serves where he is vulnerable, winning just 9 of 21 in the match so far. 2:30PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 1-1 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard Zheng is not worried at all about Norrie at the moment. His tennis is more than good enough to cope with what Norrie is giving him and he is looking very tough to break. Zheng levels the set. 2:28PM Norrie* 7-6 (9-7), 2-6, 1-0 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Norrie is going to have to lift his level if he wants to win this match. He holds here to 30. Good, positive body language. 2:22PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-6 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard All business from Zheng as he moves serenely to three set points. Norrie manages to save one when Zheng nets a forehand. But Zheng sees out when Norrie sends a backhand long. Fully deserved for Zheng. He has played the better tennis today. Michael Zheng won the second set 6-2 Credit: Neil Hall/Shutterstock 2:19PM Norrie* 7-6 (9-7), 2-5 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Big problems for Norrie as he finds himself down, 30-40 when he pulls a forehand wide. Deep Norrie backhand into the corner but Zheng comes up with an audacious lob over Norrie’s head, and the ball lands just inside the baseline. Norrie can’t get the ball back in play and Zheng breaks again. Wow. 2:17PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 2-4 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard Chance for Norrie as Zheng’s forehand lands in the tramlines, 15-30. Big chance now as Zheng double faults, two break points.  Back-to-back winners after two big serves pulls Zheng from the brink. And Zheng holds with a crunching backhand. 2:14PM Norrie* 7-6 (9-7), 2-3 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Norrie’s willingness to come forward has helped him a lot in this match. He is rushing Zheng and drawing errors. This helps him to hold and stay in touch. 2:07PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 1-3 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard Arguably Zheng’s most convincing service game as he holds to love in around 90 seconds. His belief is growing. Not much resistence there from Norrie. 2:04PM Norrie* 7-6 (9-7), 1-2 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Zheng continues to make life awkward for Norrie and takes the game to 30-30 with a forehand winner. Zheng then shows lovely hands to place a forehand drop volley down the line, deuce. Couple of errors from Zheng and Norrie finally comes through to hold. He will be relieved but there is work to do. 2:00PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7), 0-2 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard Zheng has played well enough to deserve this lead and he holds here to the frustration of Norrie, who sends a lob long. 1:57PM Meanwhile on Court No 1 Link copied to clipboard Plenty of spirit from Harriet Dart in the latter stages of the first set, having lost the first four games to Jelena Ostapenko, but her late rally wasn’t enough to stem the tide. She’s lost 3-6 and is on the back foot again at the start of the second. Harriet Dart hits a forehand against Jelena Ostapenko Credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images 1:56PM Second set: Norrie* 7-6 (9-7), 0-1 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Worst possible start from Norrie. You would think the momentum was with him but he quickly slips to 0-40. Norrie manages to save two break points but not the third, as he tamely hits a forehand into the net and looks at his racket. Never blame the equipment! 1:52PM Norrie brings all the sun cream as he wins the first set Link copied to clipboard Norrie, a semi-finalist here in 2022, is without a win on grass this season but he’s brought all the sun cream here on Court No 2. He hasn’t made any effort to rub in and wouldn’t look out of place among England’s fielders at Trent Bridge. The only remaining seeded British player in the main draw comes into the tournament on a five-match losing streak but after Emma Raducanu’s withdrawal yesterday, is suddenly the bearer of home hopes alongside Jack Draper. After an early break against the world number 144, the leftie is swinging confidently and has let Zheng feel the full force of a few crunching forehands and has come up with the shot of the match so far - angling a backhand slice volley 40-0 and 3-2 up, which proved a real crowdpleaser. It’s been a bit laboured in places and after being broken in the 10th game he’s just about taken the first set after a tense tie-break.  Leading at 7-6, Norrie had set point on serve but squandered his opportunity. But he let out a roar and fist pump after finally sealing the deal as Zheng, who has caused all sorts of problem with his powerful serve, finds the net with a forehand.  1:48PM Norrie 7-6 (9-7) Zheng - TIE-BREAK Link copied to clipboard Shaky backhand from Zheng flies long, 7-6. Norrie backhand into the net, 7-7. Careless Zheng forehand into the tramlines, 8-7. Norrie puts pressure on Zheng with a series of forehands and the American cracks, 9-7. Cameron Norrie won the first set Credit: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images 1:43PM Norrie 6-6 (6-6) Zheng - TIE-BREAK Link copied to clipboard Zheng nets a return, 5-2. Zheng forehand winner down the line, 5-3. Norrie backhand into the net, 5-4. Zheng forehand winner, 5-5. Timely Norrie ace, 6-5. Zheng responds with a forehand winner, 6-6. 1:39PM Norrie 6-6 (4-2) Zheng - TIE-BREAK Link copied to clipboard Ace from Zheng to start, 0-1. Norrie backhand into the net, 0-2. Zheng forehand into the tramlines, 1-2. Zheng backhand long, 2-2. Brilliant rally finished by Norrie with a backhand down the line winner, 3-2. Ace Norrie, his first of the match, 4-2.  1:35PM Norrie* 6-6 Zheng Link copied to clipboard  No messing about from Norrie as he holds convincingly to love. Tie-break time folks! 1:32PM Norrie 5-6 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard Zheng is soaking up the pressure from Norrie and the Briton is becoming frustrated. Zheng earns a couple of chances to hold and takes it with a perfectly placed backhand down the line winner. Pressure on Norrie now to force a tie-break. 1:29PM Norrie* 5-5 Zheng Link copied to clipboard A chance for Zheng after a Norrie hits another double fault, 15-30. Aggressive play by Zheng, dictating the rally and Norrie sends a backhand long, 15-40. Another Norrie backhand long and Zheng does break back. That was not in the script. 1:24PM Norrie 5-4 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard Must win game for Zheng to prolong this set but he is in trouble as Norrie moves to 0-30. Gusty volley from Zheng after Norrie goes right at him and it is a winner, 30-30. We go to deuce when Zheng sends a forehand long. Chance for Norrie at the net to put away a volley but he gets it wrong and the ball goes wide. Zheng holds to make Norrie serve for the set. 1:19PM Norrie* 5-3 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Norrie making 70 per cent of first serves and it is a third forehand winner of the match that eases him through his latest service game after making his first double fault. 1:16PM Norrie 4-3 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard Norrie is putting a lot of pressure on Zheng. The 26th seed is making Zheng play a lot of balls and the American is digging in to keep himself in touch. Big wide serve by Zheng and Norrie’s return flies long. Zheng holds. 1:14PM Norrie* 4-2 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Point of the match so far ends with a deft volley winner by Norrie and he finishes the game with a volley winner from the service box. The confidence is flowing now for Norrie. Cameron Norrie stretches for a backhand Credit: Adam Davy/PA 1:10PM Norrie 3-2 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard Zheng gets himself back on track with a forehand winner down the line to hold serve. I don’t get the feeling the American will wilt in the heat on Court 2 1:07PM Norrie* 3-1 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Norrie is looking sharp at the moment, moving Zheng left then right and using the angles smartly. He holds when his wide lefty serve is too much for Zheng. 1:04PM More Britons in danger Link copied to clipboard We haven’t yet reached 1pm and we are now on the cusp of two more British eliminations. Felix Gill began the third set with great spirit in his clash with Rafael Jodar but he’s wilted and he needs to hold his serve to avoid a straight sets defeat.  Max Basing, meanwhile, is about to lose to Japan’s Shintaro Mochizuki. He was wilting on Court 14 and is serving with the score 3-6, 0-6, 0-5. 1:02PM Norrie 2-1 Zheng* Link copied to clipboard What was I saying about not expecting much net play? Norrie proves me wrong as he charges to the net and puts away an overhead smash to earn a break point. And he breaks at the first opportunity when Zheng miscues a forehand. 1:00PM Norrie* 1-1 Zheng Link copied to clipboard Solid enough start by Norrie as he holds to 15 when Zheng puts a forehand in the tramlines. Early signs though, that Zheng has the power to cause Norrie problems. 12:55PM First Set: Cameron Norrie 0-1 Michael Zheng* (*denotes server) Link copied to clipboard Not expecting either player to attack the net much today. Both are far more comfortable from the baseline and it is from that position that Norrie blasts a forehand down the line winner to bring up two break points. Zheng saves the first with a forehand winner of his own, then Norrie blows it the second, framing a forehand wide of the court.  Gutsy hold for Norrie as he comes through to keep serve. 12:49PM Here we go! Link copied to clipboard British No 1 Cameron Norrie is on court for his match with Michael Zheng. Norrie won the toss and opts to receive first.  12:36PM Beckham’s here Link copied to clipboard Sir David Beckham and his mum's annual visit to The Championships 🫶 pic.twitter.com/lrAQlUYoOB — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 29, 2026 12:31PM ‘A long way back for Gill’ Link copied to clipboard Felix Gill is carrying home hopes on Court 3 at present but his flame is starting to flicker out. He’s just lost the second set in his tussle with the Spaniard Rafael Jodar and is trailing 6-3, 6-3. Jodar went through the gears to take the final three games of the set and while Gill is receiving some noisy backing - prompting the umpire to admonish one boisterous chap in between points - it’s going to be a long way back for Gill.  Felix Gill return the ball against Rafael Jodar Credit: Mike Egerton/PA 12:23PM First Briton down at 12:15pm Link copied to clipboard That’s it for Stojsavljevic, who crashes out to Bencic. That was a difficult match for the teenager. 12:11PM Murray statue coming in 2027 Link copied to clipboard Wimbledon are closely involving Andy Murray in the design and sculpture of their statue of the 2013 and 2016 champion to avoid a repeat of other sporting statue nightmares.   Sculptures of football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are among those widely ridiculed but the All England Club are taking precautions over the Murray design, which will be unveiled next year, by fully involving the Scot in the process.  The only other full length statue at Wimbledon is of Fred Perry although there are also busts of British women’s singles champions Kitty Godfree, Dorothy Round, Angela Mortimer, Ann Jones and Virginia Wade.  12:09PM Britwatch Link copied to clipboard We currently have three Britons in action and unfortunately, all are in losing positions. Wild card Felix Gill is down 6-3, 4-2 to Rafael Jodar on Court 3, Mika Stojsavljevic is losing 6-2, 3-0 to Belinda Bencic while Max Basing has lost the first set 6-3 to Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan. Mika Stojsavljevic was handed a tough first round draw against Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic  Credit: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters 11:54AM Raducanu’s loss is Darja Semenistaja’s gain Link copied to clipboard News in that Darja Semenistaja, the world number 104, has replaced Emma Raducanu as a lucky loser in the main draw after the Briton’s withdrawal yesterday evening. The Latvian will face Antonia Ruzic on court 17 later today.  Lucky losers are usually announced straight after a player withdraws, but as Raducanu did not pull out until late on Sunday evening, Semenistaja’s spot was only confirmed this morning.  Having lost in the third round of Wimbledon qualifying, the 23-year-old will pick up a £80,000 pay check for making her main draw debut.  11:42AM No rain forecast today but thankfully the heatwave has gone away for now Link copied to clipboard Spectators walk around the grounds Credit: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images 11:36AM Wimbledon queue hits 10,000 Link copied to clipboard By Cameron Henderson The number of people queuing in Wimbledon Park for tickets hit 10,000 this morning as tennis fans tried their luck to gain entry to the first day of the Championship. Sally Bolton, the chief executive of the All England Tennis Club (AELTC), said: “We were sort of 10,000 by about 8.30am, so we are advising people if they haven’t already set off not to travel because the queue is effectively full.” She said the queue has grown “increasingly popular” since the pandemic. “By comparison to last year, it is really busy,” she said. “We do have people who sort of tend to arrive fairly early to get in what’s often called the ‘queue for the queue’, so people are getting there earlier and earlier. She continued: “You do have to now get here really quite early to be at the front of the queue.” Campaigners criticised the AELTC for encouraging large number of tennis fans to camp out in Wimbledon Park the day before the Championship, comparing the spectacle to “Glastonbury” music festival. On Monday morning, around 70 protesters wearing oversized ears stood in the park, across the road from the tennis club, chanting “AELTC can you hear us”, according to Simon Wright, a member of Save the Park. Campaigners from Save Wimbledon Park protest ahead of the opening day Credit: Mike Egerton/PA 11:24AM Day one at Wimbledon Link copied to clipboard Hello and welcome to day one of Wimbledon as the 2026 Championships get started. While the disappointment of Emma Raducanu withdrawing is a big blow to the tournament, there is still plenty of intriguing storylines and, of course, tennis to be played. In the absence of rival and two-time Wimbledon winner Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner ​is the clear ‌favourite this year but the Italian may have to contend with the hot weather and his own lack of preparation as he seeks to defend his title. After his second-round defeat at the French Open, the 24-year-old did not play any warm-up tournaments so he could be rusty. Aryna Sabalenka has been at the top of the WTA rankings since late 2024, but the Belarusian has only won one grand slam title in the past 18 months, despite reaching four finals. She also suffered a collapse against Diana Shnaider at Roland Garros last month, losing the last 10 games in a row.  Cameron Norrie, the 26th seed, leads the 12 British players in the men’s draw this year. Norrie reached the semi-finals in 2022, becoming the 4th British man in the open era to reach the last four – after Murray (seven semifinal appearances), Tim Henman (four) and Roger Taylor (two). He and Murray are the only British men to reach the round of 16 or better at Wimbledon in the last 20 years. Fresh from becoming the youngest French Open champion for 34 years, Russian 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva will look to make her mark on the grass.