Hopes of a British player in the final of Wimbledon are over after Cameron Norrie lost in the semi-final to Novak Djokovic.
The ninth seed lost in four sets against the favourite, despite being willed on to win by a chanting and cheering crowd on Centre Court.
Djokovic will now face Nick Kyrgios in the final on Sunday after his semi-final opponent Rafael Nadal pulled out through injury.
“I didn’t start off well, he (Norrie) was the better player for the first set,” Djokovic said after his victory.
“I’ve had, in the past, many semi-final grand slams but it is never easy walking out on the court.
“Cameron didn’t have much to lose, he was playing probably the tournament of his life, and obviously playing at home is never easy, but I wish him all the best. He is a great player and I have a lot of respect for him”.
Norrie was aiming to become the first British player to reach the final of Wimbledon since Andy Murray won in 2016.
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He made the perfect start with a break of serve in the first game of the match.
Djokovic hit straight back but Norrie went on to break the Serbian twice more to win the opening set 6-2.
The second set was much closer until Norrie slipped on the court and lost form, with Djokovic getting the break to win 6-3.
Djokovic then broke Norrie again at the start of the third set, before going on to win it 6-2.
Norrie battled back admirably in the fourth set, but Djokovic eased ahead and won it 6-4.
