Alexander Zverev Vs Cameron Norrie Highlights, Australian Open 2026: German Star Advances After Four-Set Win

“So excited,” Norrie when asked about facing Zverev at the Australian Open again.

“He's one of the most consistent players on the tour. I think he loves playing me. Every time we play we have such high-level matches. He always beats me. The last maybe four or five times.

“We always have close sets, close matches. I played him fourth round here, lost 7-6 in the fifth. But he's one of the best competitors out there. I'm excited. I'm feeling good.”

Norrie makes a flying start, breaking Zverev early with relentless aggression. Crisp backhands and a blistering forehand winner seal a stunning break for a 2–0 lead.

Norrie races through three straight points but can’t make it count, as Zverev hangs tough and creates a fourth break point. This time the German converts, forcing an error to get on the board at 2-1.

Norrie shows his intent with a fist pump after nicking the first point on Zverev’s serve, but the German responds in style. An ace, a neat half-volley backhand, and another booming serve shut the door as Zverev holds comfortably.

The German is ice-cold under pressure, dismantling Norrie in a pivotal game with ruthless precision. A smash volley, a scorching cross-court backhand and an ace down the T race him to 40–0, and despite the crowd willing Norrie on, Zverev closes it out to take the first set 7–5.

BREAK AND SET NorrieJust when Zverev looked set to repeat his first-set surge, the Brit flips the script. A scorching return earns Norrie his first break point of the match, and Zverev blinks at the worst moment, dumping a forehand into the net. Norrie takes the second set 6–4 and drags this contest into a decider.

Zverev is in full control now, holding serve to love with ruthless efficiency as Norrie is given no opening. Knowing two holds will do the job, the German leans on his serve and moves within one game of taking a 2–1 lead.

The German times his move perfectly, applying pressure on Norrie’s serve and racing into a commanding position. A brilliant lob and relentless depth earn him two set points, and Norrie blinks at the worst moment with a double fault, handing Zverev the third set 6–3 and a 2–1 lead in the match.

Zverev is tightening his grip on the match, racing to a 3–0 lead in the fourth as frustration creeps in for Norrie. The German mixes power with touch, finishing points at the net, and even a brief opening at 40–0 goes begging as Norrie overhits a backhand.

The German holds his nerve in a tense final game, answering every question Norrie throws at him. A missed chance on break point proves costly for the Brit as Zverev slams down clutch serves, finishes with a fitting ace, and seals a commanding 5–7, 6–4, 6–3, 6–1 victory.

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