New Zealand-raised tennis star Cameron Norrie is returning to the ASB Classic in 2025.
The 29-year-old British player, who grew up in Auckland, has confirmed his entry for January’s ATP men’s tournament as the big left-hander works his way back following the first significant injury lay-off of his career.
Norrie, who enjoyed a career-high No. 8 in the world, comes into his ninth ASB Classic after being sidelined with a forearm injury for nearly three months.
“It was obviously frustrating at the beginning to miss all those big tournaments, that was tough,” said Norrie.
Norrie is currently ranked No. 56 in the world.
”It was a good time to rest. After six, seven years on the Tour, I didn’t really miss one week through injury. To enjoy time with my girlfriend and be a normal person for a little bit was something I haven’t done for a very long time, maybe since college."
The burning drive was he missed playing at the highest level. "I missed tennis a lot, I missed competing, the emotions of winning or losing. I feel ready to compete, ready to battle on the court.
"It’s nice to be back on the Tour, and back in the rhythm. I want to go out, play free and compete as hard as I can. It's been a tough year already, so I want to enjoy the rest and go out on a high."
Norrie has finished runner-up on two occasions at the ASB Classic in 2019 and 2023, after first competing during qualifying in 2013.
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