Wimbledon day 12: Cameron Norrie’s brilliant run over, Novak Djokovic’s tweener-volley and a bit of history

Cameron Norrie’s brilliant run at Wimbledon ended at the semi-final stage after defending champion Novak Djokovic fought back from a set down to continue his remarkable winning streak in SW19.
It is now 27 victories in a row for the Serbian at the All England Club and sets up a clash with Nick Kyrgios in Sunday’s final.
Kyrgios, who was given a walkover following Rafael Nadal’s withdrawal, admitted to having a sleepless night on Thursday due to his growing excitement at reaching a maiden Grand Slam final.
Djokovic. Kyrgios.
Centre Court. Sunday.#Wimbledon | #CentreCourt100 pic.twitter.com/GUldzbDgmR
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 8, 2022
Here we look at day 12 of the Championships.
Tweet of the day
Best ever Grand Slam performance ✅
A @Wimbledon to be very proud of for @cam_norrie #BackTheBrits 🇬🇧 | #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/etSCZMj5L2
— LTA (@the_LTA) July 8, 2022
Picture of the day
Quote of the day
Shot of the day
⭐ The tweener-volley combo ⭐
Play of the Day belongs to @DjokerNole for this Centre Court special#Wimbledon | #CentreCourt100 | @HSBC_Sport pic.twitter.com/OdOqPWuQ2K
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 8, 2022
Stat of the day
32 – Novak #Djokovic is the male player with the most Grand Slam finals reached in the Open Era. History.#Wimbledon2022 #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/DWJ3IQa8MB
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) July 8, 2022
Alfie delivers on big stage
A lionhearted effort 💪@alfiehewett6 wins an epic match against Gustavo Fernandez 2-6, 7-6(3), 6-4 to reach his first Wimbledon Wheelchair singles final #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/5kaiEjghAv
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 8, 2022
Alfie Hewett produced a sensational comeback to reach the final of the men’s wheelchair singles at Wimbledon and ensure at least one British player celebrated last four success on Friday.
Hewett, who has won in Roland Garros on three occasions and at the US Open twice, had looked down and out after opponent Gustavo Fernandez moved 5-1 up in the second having taken the opener 6-2.
But inspired by the Court One crowd, a day after the Briton had criticised the decision to put his quarter-final tie with compatriot Gordon Reid on a smaller court, Hewett went on to level with a tie-breaker before he achieved a stunning 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-4 triumph to move one victory away from a first singles title in SW19.
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