Beating 22-year-old Alcaraz is likely one of the most tough duties within the sport proper now.
The five-time main champion is on a 22-match successful streak, having claimed the Rome and French Open titles on the clay earlier than heading to Ibiza for a now conventional pre-Wimbledon break.
Norrie, 29, determined to strive the identical technique, spending time in Pacha nightclub in addition to enjoying golf and chilling on the seaside.
“I used to be telling my staff, let’s have a look at if the Carlos methodology can work as a result of he went to Ibiza and he received Wimby,” he informed British newspapers., exterior
“Tennis is tremendous vital, however I believe it is vital to get pleasure from off the court docket in your personal manner.
“While you come to the court docket recent, and you have had just a few days on the seaside or just a few days within the solar enjoyable, you’re feeling able to compete once more.”
Alcaraz, who has received his previous 16 grass-court matches, is the right instance.
Taking the time to recharge on the Balearic get together island – like he did earlier than every of his Wimbledon titles – is once more paying off.
However Norrie, who’s ranked 61st on this planet, is planning to finish Alcaraz’s hopes of turning into solely the fifth man to win three consecutive SW19 titles within the Open period.
The left-hander has overwhelmed Alcaraz in two of their previous three matches – in Cincinnati and Rio de Janeiro – however this will likely be their first assembly on grass.
“I’ve performed many instances in opposition to him actually powerful and nice battles, so I am simply actually excited,” mentioned Alcaraz, who has already overwhelmed one residence participant at Wimbledon in qualifier Ollie Tarvet.
“I do know he is enjoying nice tennis. He feels actually snug on grass.
“He will use the gang and have the individuals on his aspect. I’ve obtained to be actually targeted and never occupied with the help.”
