Cameron Norrie is the highest-ranked British male tennis player in the world. He is known for his unorthodox groundstrokes. He also generates topspin on his forehand, which can surprise his opponents. The tennis professional is also extremely active on his social media platforms, as he keeps entertaining his fans and followers with interesting videos and tweets.
In a recent post, he reacted to a viral video of a 9-year-old boy who is practicing tennis on his court. Even the British player is surprised at how spectacular his stance is, which is similar to his playing style. Notably, the boy can be seen perfectly imitating Cameron.
“This is spot on” his caption read.
Cameron Norrie is very impressed with the little boy’s skills. We too think that he is a star in the making!
Twitter users call Cameron Norrie an inspiration
Cameron Norrie started the season by participating in the ATP Cup for Team Great Britain. He was disappointing in the Australian Open too, as he was knocked out in the first round itself. But he bounced back by winning the Delray Beach Open and defeating Reilly Opelka in the final. He reached the final of the Mexican Open but was defeated by Rafael Nadal in this match.
The 27-year-old followed it with participation for Great Britain in the Davis Cup. He then featured in Indian Wells Open. However, his run was cut short by Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals round of the tournament. He won the Open Parc Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes-Lyon tournament in the run-up to the French Open. But he could not do much as Karen Khachanov knocked him out in the third round of the French Open.
He was fantastic at Wimbledon as he reached the semi-finals of The Championships. Tennis sensation Novak Djokovic defeated him in this match. He subsequently lost the final match of the Los Cabos Open. Although he played well in the USA as he reached the semi-finals round of the Cincinnati Masters, the popular personality eventually was defeated by Borna Coric in this match. He was knocked out of the US Open due to a fourth-round loss at the hands of Andrey Rublev.
He was in contention of qualifying for the ATP Finals, but the US Open loss and poor form in the subsequent tournaments bereft him of his chance. But Cameron Norrie is not short of confidence. His fans too are touched by his tweet.
Sharing a wide spectrum of reactions online, here are a few reactions coming in on the post above.
100% imitation. But, backhand imitation is 200%
— Sethu (@Sethuppathi) November 12, 2022
Oh wow! That's unreal 😮
— Laurence Rooney 🇺🇦 (@Laurencerooney) November 12, 2022
That’s crazy 🫢 that’s identical he even got your second hit off the serve right too
— pat badly needs a Wyoming CBB title (@Patkk151515) November 12, 2022
Wow, it's identical! 😲😲😲😍😍😍
— Flavietto99 🇮🇹 (RAFA 22 🏆) (@FlavioBertolin8) November 12, 2022
What the actual frick!! That is too good. Did he have any zinc on the nose??
— John (@John05975775) November 12, 2022
The kid is fortunate to have this facility.✌️
— Raghu Menon (@RaghuMenon1) November 13, 2022
This is unreal. One thing to be able to copy your serve and FH but the BH? 😊 Kids a magician
— Mark Petchey (@_markpetchey) November 13, 2022
Is this how he plays normally or does he do this for fun? Remarkable. What a talent!
— Tennishead (@tennishead) November 13, 2022
Unreal!!!! Clever lad – sign him up as a backup 🙌
— Sophie Holdcroft (@sophieholdcroft) November 13, 2022
Why would any young tennis player copy norrie 😂😂 somebody talk to this kid untill it's too late
— TS#6 (@Radovan33936785) November 13, 2022
You Are Doing GREAT, Keep It Up.
— Health & Fitness (@GoodHealthIdea1) November 13, 2022
Plus you’re a great role model in other ways.
— I’m Thea, doing Thea things. (@TheaMidnight) November 13, 2022
Even Taylor Fritz cannot believe his eyes. He wrote on his post:
“Wow that’s unreal actually” The American’s caption read.
However, 2023 would be a new beginning. If he can keep up his form and fitness at maximum levels, then he can win many laurels for himself as well as for Great Britain.
