Cameron Norrie sinks Jarry in five-set epic to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals

• British player wins 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (7), 6-7 (5), 6-3

• Norrie to face Rublev or Alcaraz in last eight

Cameron Norrie was practically fighting for his tennis life by the final set of an agonising four-hour duel on his beloved No 1 Court. As he watched ace after ace fly past him from one of the most destructive servers in the world, Norrie’s momentum had disappeared along with his two-set lead and match point.

The Briton has been on an unforgettable journey over the past few years and, after enduring one of the most difficult periods of his career, he has rebounded with even greater courage and self-belief. He drew upon that conviction in the final moments as he continued his brilliant run at Wimbledon by bravely holding his nerve to close out a 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (7), 6-7 (5), 6-3 win over the qualifier Nicolás Jarry after four hours and 27 minutes.

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