Cameron Norrie among six Britons eliminated on Wimbledon opening day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Cameron Norrie suffered a first-round upset at Wimbledon, losing to qualifier Michael Zheng in a five-set match. Norrie dropped the match 6-7 (7-9) 6-2 6-7 (2-7) 6-3 7-6 (10-4) after four hours on court. He was the last seeded British player participating after Emma Raducanu's withdrawal before the tournament. In total, six British players lost matches on the first day, including Jack Draper, who withdrew due to injury. Harriet Dart narrowly lost to Jelena Ostapenko, while young wildcard Mika Stojsavljevic was defeated by Belinda Bencic.
- •Norrie lost in five sets to Michael Zheng.
- •Jack Draper withdrew before his match due to injury.
- •Harriet Dart lost to Jelena Ostapenko in a close match.
- •Mika Stojsavljevic was defeated by Belinda Bencic.
- •Six Britons exited the tournament on the first day.
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Norrie stunned as six Britons lose on first day
- 4:44 PMBBC Sport — Norrie stunned as six Britons lose on first day
"Cameron Norrie falls to a first-round upset at Wimbledon in a disappointing opening day for British interest.
"Cameron Norrie falls to a first-round upset at Wimbledon in a disappointing opening day for British interest.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 4:44 PMNorrie stunned as six Britons lose on first day
Cameron Norrie falls to a first-round upset at Wimbledon in a disappointing opening day for British interest.
- BBC SportJun 29, 2026, 4:44 PMNorrie stunned as six Britons lose on first day
Cameron Norrie falls to a first-round upset at Wimbledon in a disappointing opening day for British interest.
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