Wimbledon 2022: Cameron Norrie is embracing and enjoying run at All England Club

When asked how he would deal with the increased scrutiny which the home players receive during Wimbledon, Cameron Norrie told an amusing story.

The bartender at the restaurant asked the British man if he watched much tennis.

I said to myself, 'I watch a little bit'.

He said that he looked exactly like Norrie.

I said, "Oh really, OK". I didn't say anything while I was playing, but on the way out I said "I am Cameron Norrie" He didn't think it was true.

The same bartender probably won't make the same mistake after world number 12 Norrie won a Grand Slam.

The left-handed player has enjoyed a rapid rise up the rankings in the past couple of years but was still to make a breakthrough at a major tournament.

Success at these events really cements a player in the public conscience and Norrie's victory over Steve Johnson felt like the moment which would mark him out to the wider British society.

Making a name for himself is not Norrie's main goal, he says he is enjoying the attention which comes with being one of Britain's biggest hopes at the All England Club

There was a fervent atmosphere on Centre Court during his win against Johnson. He broke in the second set and created a joyful mood as he moved towards victory.

Being the British number one and playing on Centre Court was a lot of fun.

I liked it and embraced it.

How a multi-cultural journey is thriving in London

After moving to New Zealand as a child and then studying in Texas, Norrie settled in London.

He was destined to represent the nation even though he had a hint of a New Zealand accent.

His parents, microbiologists David and Helen, have been a driving force in his life.

Since moving to Rome in May, the couple have been following their son around the European clay and grass tournaments.

His sister, who lives in London, was one of the people in the players' box.

He said that having his parents here more has been good.

It was cool to have Linda around, she always comes to a couple of tournaments and I lived in Texas.

A few of the guys from the university are in London. They definitely made the right decision.

Norrie does not seek the spotlight away from the court because of his calm and quiet demeanor.

He likes to relax at the beach, or in a park near to his west London home, with his girlfriend Louise, or those in his close-knit circle of friends.

He said that he felt good in london.

It's great for the sport. I enjoy spending time here.

I like practicing at the National Tennis Centre because I help all the younger Brits out as well.

Why did the breakthrough at a Slam take so long?

In recent times, going deep at a Grand Slam has been a major target for the left-handed pitcher.

His cause was not helped by being pitched against two of the sport's all-time greats at the third-round stage.

Spain's Rafael Nadal outclassed Norrie with straight-set wins in both Melbourne and Paris.

It was the fourth time in six majors that he had fallen in the last 32 after losing in the French Open.

He won his first tour title, claimed a first Masters title and cracked the world's top 10 in a couple of years.

He lost four or five times in the third round, but he learned from that experience.

I was not too worried out there today.

It wasn't too intimidating for me. The court was really good. It's great to play there.