Norrie revelling in Open 'party mood'

CAMERON

- By ELEANOR CROOKS

Cameron Norrie of Britain reacts after defeating Emilio Nava of the U.S. in their second round match at the Australian Open

(Dar Yasin)

Norrie got into the party spirit at the Australian Open as he kept British singles hopes alive.The 26th seed was already the last British player standing before he went on court to face American Emilio Nava in the second round after defeats for Emma Raducanu and qualifier Arthur Fery.

There is always a strong turnout of British fans at Melbourne Park, and the close confines of Court 7 coupled with a well-refreshed evening vibe made for a raucous atmosphere.

It was also the type of tight contest that Norrie is well versed in negotiating at grand slams, with the British number two keeping his nerve after an ill-timed rain delay lasting almost an hour and polishing off the three points he needed to clinch a 6-1 7-6 (3) 4-6 7-6 (5) victory.