Cameron Norrie’s Pre-Match Boldness Headlines US Open Third-Round Build-Up

NEW YORK, August 29, 2025 - As Britain’s Cameron Norrie prepares for his third-round showdown at the U.S. Open, the 29-year-old left-hander did not shy away from taking a subtle jab at seven-time champion Novak Djokovic.

Norrie, who has yet to record a win against the Serb in six previous meetings, admitted ahead of their Arthur Ashe Stadium clash that he is braced for every eventuality - including Djokovic deliberately “disrupting” the flow of play. “I’m ready for him to play incredibly well. I’m ready for him to not be that good. I’m ready for him to disrupt the match for some reason and then come back and play incredibly well,” Norrie told reporters.

Djokovic, 38, enters the match on the back of a straight-sets victory in his opening round but has expressed concern over his physical condition, having required medical treatment for a blister during his second‐round win over qualifier Zachary Svajda. The seven‐time US Open champion acknowledged his own surprising struggles, admitting, “I really was surprised how bad I was feeling in the second physically.”

Despite Djokovic’s six‐match head‐to‐head advantage, Norrie arrives off the back of a four‐hour marathon win against Francisco Comesana, showcasing the relentless defense and counterpunching that have become his trademark. The Briton, seeded 28th, is targeting a second week at Flushing Meadows - a feat he has achieved only once before, reaching the fourth round in 2022.

Tonight’s match is scheduled to start on Arthur Ashe Stadium at approximately 7:00 PM Eastern, with live coverage on ESPN2 and streaming via ESPN+ in the U.S.