Is Norrie South African?
Is Norrie South African?
Cameron Isaiah Norrie (/ˈnɒri/; born 23 August 1995) is a British professional tennis player. He has reached career-high rankings of world No. 8 in singles (on 12 September 2022) and No. 117 in doubles (on 13 June 2022).
Is Norrie SA born?
The 26-year-old Norrie was born in South Africa, where his Scottish father and Welsh mother lived, but in his youth one of their neighbours was the victim of an armed carjacking.
Why is Norrie classed as British?
But Norrie firmly identifies as a Brit, previously saying: ‘I consider myself British. Both my parents are British. My mum is Welsh and my dad is Scottish, with a filthy Scottish accent.
Where does Norrie live now?
After a burglary incident when Norrie was three, he and his family moved to New Zealand, before he moved to the UK at 16 years old. However, he only spent three years in London before attending Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. Since turning professional, Norrie has been based in Putney, southwest London.
Where does Norrie train?
For the Davis Cup World Group match against France, Norrie joined the British team as a hitting partner. After completing three years of his four-year university course, Norrie turned professional in June, competing at the Surbiton and Nottingham Challengers, but still had a training base at TCU in Fort Worth.
Why did Cameron Norrie change nationality?
This meant that his parents had to finance his overseas travel, so it was a no brainer when Britain came knocking on the door. In 2013, Norrie switched allegiances as he qualified for Britain through his parents – and many in New Zealand thought it highlighted issues in their system.
