Cam Norrie back again for ASB Classic 2027
Former World No 8 tennis star, Cameron Norrie, who learned the game in Auckland, will be hoping it proves a Lucky 11th appearance after confirming his entry in the 2027 ASB Classic.
Norrie who has a current ATP ranked of 53 is a two-time runner-up at the event, has a special connection with the event, having made his first ASB Classic appearance as an 18-year-old in 2013 after growing up in Auckland.
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The British left-hander has won five titles in his impressive career, highlighted by his win in the prestigious ATP 1000 event at Indian Wells in 2021. Reaching the semifinals of Wimbledon 2022 was another highlight..
Norrie, who left Auckland for a tennis scholarship in the USA, signed to Great Britain to advance his professional career, but never lost sight of the ASB Classic, which sparked his interest in the sport as a youngster.
He made Q2 on debut in 2013 and it took until 2019 before he broke out of qualifying, including a Q2 loss to Benjamin Becker in 2016.
Norrie reached the final in 2019, where he lost to American Tennys Sandgren 4-6 2-6. He returned at the height of his powers in 2023 to finish runner-up to Richard Gasquet in three sets after winning the first set and with a breakpoint to go 4-0 up in the final set.
Norrie will no doubt have support from members of the Bucklands Beach Tennis Club where he began his tennis life, as he plots his 11th start in Auckland.
