Cameron Norrie is a British professional tennis player who is famous on the international tennis scene.
He is famous for his left-handed playing style and mental toughness. He became famous for his pivotal performances in tournaments like the Indian Wells Masters, where he won his first Masters 1000 title in 2021.
Norrie’s disciplined playing style, strategy and consistency have made him a formidable opponent, securing a spot in the ATP Top 10 rankings in 2022.
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- Full name: Cameron Norrie
- Date of birth: August 23, 1995
- Age: 29 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Nationality: English
- Occupation: Professional tennis player
- Height: 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
- Parents: David Norrie (Scottish) and Helen Norrie (Welsh)
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: N/A (Related to Louise Jacobi)
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: In love
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: White (Scottish and Welsh descent)
- Net worth: 6 million USD
Early life and education
Cameron Norrie was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, on August 23, 1995. At age three, Norrie moved to New Zealand, where he spent most of his early life.
He grew up in Auckland, where his parents, David and Helen, were microbiologists. Norrie began playing tennis at a young age, developing her skills in New Zealand before moving to the UK at age 16 to train at the National Tennis Center in London. By the time he switched to the English system, Norrie’s talent had begun to shine.
However, his early journey was filled with challenges, including the financial burden his parents faced in supporting him to compete.
After moving to the United States, Norrie attended Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth on an athletic scholarship and played tennis in college.
His success at TCU was impressive, as he became the top-ranked college player in the United States and was named an All-American three times.
His achievements in college tennis set the stage for his professional career and in 2017, he decided to turn professional after leaving college early.
Personal life
Cameron Norrie has been dating Louise Jacobi since 2019. The two met in New York and have been together ever since, regularly sharing their travels and personal milestones on social media.
Jacobi is an entrepreneur and textile designer, and although she initially expressed reservations about Norrie’s demanding tennis schedule, their relationship grew stronger over time.
Career
Norrie’s professional tennis career began in earnest in 2017 when he made his ATP debut at the Aegon Championships.
The following year, he reached his first ATP final at the Lyon Open and continued to build on his early successes.
In 2021, Norrie won her first ATP singles title at the Los Cabos Open in Mexico. She achieved a major career milestone when she won the prestigious Indian Wells Masters, defeating top players such as Grigor Dimitrov and Nikoloz Basilashvili.
This victory brought Norrie global recognition and by the end of 2022, he had risen to a career-high position of world number 8.
Norrie’s playing style is marked by excellent field coverage, defensive consistency and the ability to neutralize opponents’ strengths with intelligent shot placement.
His left hand, combined with a solid two-handed backhand, gives him a versatile game that has proven effective on a variety of surfaces, from clay to hard courts.
prize
- Indian Wells Masters 1000 Champion (2021)
- Los Cabos Open Champion (2021)
- ATP Most Improved Player of the Year (2021)
- Reached career-high world No. 8 in singles rankings (2022)
Net worth
Cameron Norrie’s net worth is estimated to be around $6 million.
The majority of his income comes from prize money, totaling more than $10 million from singles and doubles tournaments throughout his career.
Social Media
- Instagram: @norriee
- Twitter: Not applicable
