Wimbledon 2025: Cam Norrie will be a 'nightmare' says Alcaraz

July 8, 2025

Carlos Alcaraz says facing Cam Norrie in the Wimbledon quarter-finals is “almost a nightmare.”

The Brit is looking to match his achievements in 2022 when he reached the last four before eventually succumbing to Novak Djokovic over four sets.

For Alcaraz, the Spaniard is going for a hat-trick of consecutive grand slams at the oldest tennis tournament in the world.

Norrie, 29, has cemented his reputation during the tournament for his never-say-die attitude and dogged displays.

He’s been tireless, which was emphasised in his five-set victory over Chilean Nicolas Jarry in the last round.

However, that’s nothing new to Alcaraz, who experienced his determination at Queen’s last month.

Carlos Alcaraz wary of Cam Norrie danger

“Facing Cam is always really, really difficult,” said Alcaraz, reported by Sky Sports.

“We have really difficult battles already.

“For me facing him is almost a nightmare, to be honest. Really tough from the baseline. I’m not surprised he’s in the quarter-final playing great tennis because I’ve seen him practicing.

“When he lost at Queen’s, he stayed for five days practicing morning, afternoon, and night. I saw him. So I’m not surprised at all seeing his level. So it’s going to be really different.

“He’s playing at home, as well, so he’s going to use the crowd on his side. I have to be really strong mentally and focused to play good tennis if I want to beat him.”

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Their head-to-head record

The two have done battle on six occasions with Alcaraz coming out on top in four of those.

However, in their most recent match at the Rio Open in 2023, it was Norrie who upset the odds with a 5-7, 6-4. 7-5 victory.

Their first match was in 2021 at the US Open where Alcaraz won the Round of 128 in straight sets.

They would go up against each other on three occasions in 2022 with Alcaraz first winning the ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells 6-4, 6-3.

At the ATP Masters 1000 Madrid, Alcaraz came out on top again, 6-4, 6-7, 6-4 before Norrie got his revenge in Cincinnati (7-6, 6-7, 6-4).

Then in Buenos Aires, Alcaraz made it four wins from five with a 6-3, 7-5 victory.

Taking it point-for-point at Wimbledon

That will be Norrie’s tactics when he goes up against the player seven years his junior.

Norrie, who is 10/1 to beat Alcaraz with Irish betting sites, said: “I think it only gets tougher from now.

“I’ve played a lot of tough matches already. Now it only gets tougher. There are still lots of matches to be played and lots of matches to be won.

“I’m going to play point-for-point as always, and I’m really happy with how I pulled up after the match. My body feels good, and I’m in a good place. I’ve been, like I said, hitting the ball well. Happy to be sure, but a long way away from that.”