Cameron Norrie Returns to ATP Tour After Injury Layoff

British tennis player Cameron Norrie has made his return to the ATP Tour after being sidelined for over two months due to a forearm injury. Norrie, who is currently ranked World No. 52, experienced his injury woes starting from the Tokyo Olympics, forcing him to withdraw just hours before his scheduled match.

Norrie attempted to return to the tennis circuit during the North American summer. However, he had to withdraw from several major tournaments, including the Canda Masters, Cincinnati Masters, and the US Open. His injury also led him to miss the Davis Cup group stage and the entire Asian swing, keeping him out of professional competition for nearly three months.

Speaking to sources, Norrie expressed surprise at the duration of his recovery. “It was just one shot a few days before the Olympics,” he said. “I had to stop, and then I did scans, and it wasn’t looking good. I trained a little bit more, trying to get myself ready for the US Open, but it wasn’t to be. It was a tough one.”

The injury break marked the first significant period that Norrie spent away from the sport since his university days. Despite the setback, the 29-year-old noted the unexpected benefits of his time off the court. “It was an interesting period,” Norrie stated. “After six or seven years on the tour, I hadn’t really missed one week due to injury. It was amazing to enjoy time with my girlfriend and be a normal person for a bit, something I hadn’t done for a very long time, maybe since college.”

Despite relishing the time away from professional demands, Norrie confessed his eagerness to return to competition. “I enjoyed it, but I feel ready to compete, ready to battle on the court,” he added. Norrie recently participated in the Roanne Challenger, reaching the quarter-finals before losing to Luca Van Assche. He subsequently faced Miomir Kecmanovic in his opening match at the Stockholm Open, but was defeated with a score of 6-4, 6-4.

With his return underway, Norrie is now set to compete in Vienna next week, marking his re-entry into regular ATP tournaments as he continues to regain his previous form and ranking.