Cameron Norrie celebrating his victory against Tommy Paul
(Picture: AFP via Getty Images)Cameron Norrie might have won the biggest tennis match of his life - but he couldn’t party with his girlfriend at the Rolling Stones gig in central London.
Louise Jacobi watched the British No1 storm through to the quarter finals after beating America’s Tommy Paul at Wimbledon on Sunday.
But while 26-year-old ace Norrie had a quiet night in watching TV at his rented house in Wimbledon, Ms Jacobi first congratulated him on social media - then headed off to Hyde Park.
The American fashion company founder, 23, posted a video on Instagram of rocker Sir Mick Jagger, 78, belting out “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”.
On Monday morning, Norrie-mania gripped SW19 as fans suggested what they wanted - Murray Mound be renamed Norrie Knoll.
After his win, Norrie urged the Wimbledon crowd to “get behind me” as he become the first British man to reach the quarter finals since Sir Andy Murray in 2017.
The star was born in South Africa to Welsh mother Helen and Scottish father David, who joined Ms Jacobi in the player’s box.
Norrie was brought up in Auckland and speaks with a Kiwi accent.
It is understood he didn’t go to the Stones concert to avoid catching Covid.
Fans Josh Brown, 30, and Lily Leotardi, 28, from east London, said Norrie’s three-set win was “impressive”.
The pair backed the idea of Norrie Knoll, with Mr Brown saying: “Yeah why not, I think the old guard need to make some room for the new players in British tennis.”
Ms Leotardi added: “Cameron’s on good form. With the crowd behind him hopefully he can go all the way.
“There’s some pretty big players so he’s got a tough road ahead but it’s very exciting.”
Beej Radia, 30, from Ilford, said Norrie stands a good chance against Belgium’s number one David Goffin on Tuesday.
“I think he’s got a good chance but it will be tough if he comes up against Djokovic or Nadal.”
Meanwhile, Annie Cawood, 54, and Stuart Ingle, 65, from West Yorkshire, were celebrating their anniversary.
Mrs Cawood said: “We’re here for the experience more than anything, but it would be amazing if Cam Norrie made it to the final. Chuffin’ hell yeah.”
Tennis legend Tim Henman, who reached four Wimbledon semi-finals, told BBC Radio 4’s Today Norrie’s performance was “massively important and he had made huge strides” as a player.
He added: “The thing really missing from his CV was a run into the second week.
“To do it at Wimbledon, and to play the way he has, has been hugely impressive. Don’t stop now.
“Cam is the favourite and if the crowd get behind him, I do really believe he can get through to the semi-finals.”
Wimbledon spectators have said they are curious to know more about the “mysterious” star.
Norrie, whose nickname is “Nozza”, urged spectators to adopt the chant.
“Norrie, Norrie, Norrie, Oi! Oi! Oi!”. He said he supported Newcastle United, Fulham and Rangers football clubs.
When asked how British he felt at a press conference following his win, he said: “It’s pretty interesting, my background obviously from various places.
“But I’m living here, basing here – I feel good coming back here, practicing with the younger Brits.
“I think ever since college I’ve been living here – I’m enjoying it. It’s pretty similar to the people and the sports and everything.
“I love rugby, the cricket. I’m feeling pretty at home.”
