08 July 2022

In pictures: Cameron Norrie beaten by Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon semi-finals

08 July 2022

British number one Cameron Norrie took on Novak Djokovic for a place in the men’s singles final at Wimbledon.

Here, the PA news agency tells the story of the day in pictures.

Fans were taking in some early tennis action on a glorious Friday morning at Wimbledon (Adam Davy/PA) (PA Wire)

Novak Djokovic got in an early practice session (Steven Paston/PA) (PA Wire)

Cameron Norrie was a popular man after his practice (John Walton/PA) (PA Wire)

Spectators claimed their places on Henman Hill early (Zac Goodwin/PA) (PA Wire)

There were plenty of Djokovic supporters in the grounds (Steven Paston/PA) (PA Wire)

Centre Court gave the duo a rousing reception (Zac Goodwin/PA) (PA Wire)

Norrie made an early break of serve (John Walton/PA) (PA Wire)

Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton were among the stars from the entertainment world in the Royal Box (Adam Davy/PA) (PA Wire)

Djokovic produced a stunning shot to win a point (John Walton/PA) (PA Wire)

But Norrie raced away with the first set (Zac Goodwin/PA) (PA Wire)

People on the hill tried to avoid sunburn (Steven Paston/PA) (PA Wire)

Djokovic switched his attire as he fought back in the second set (Adam Davy/PA) (PA Wire)

Coleen and Wayne Rooney watched on from the stands (Adam Davy/PA) (PA Wire)

The 20-time grand slam champion started to move through the gears (Adam Davy/PA) (PA Wire)

Norrie struggled on his second serve (John Walton/PA) (PA Wire)

Djokovic took a two sets to one lead (John Walton/PA) (PA Wire)

The atmosphere on Centre Court and the hill quietened down (Steven Paston/PA) (PA Wire)

Norrie was broken again at the start of the fourth set (Zac Goodwin/PA) (PA Wire)

And Djokovic went on to complete a 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 victory (John Walton/PA) (PA Wire)

Djokovic reached an eighth Wimbledon final and will look for a seventh title (Adam Davy/PA) (PA Wire)

Norrie thanks Centre Court for the last time this year (John Walton/PA) (PA Wire)

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