Norrie v Zverev live: Australian Open latest score and updates as Brit defeated in four sets
Norrie lost to Zverev 7-5 4-6 6-3 6-1 across four sets
Cameron Norrie was beaten in four sets by Alexander Zverev as the British participation in the Australian Open singles came to an end.
Norrie, who succumbed to a 7-5 4-6 6-3 6-1 defeat, has now lost his last seven contests with Zverev who continues his campaign to reach the first major final of the year.
Norrie started the match well and broke in Zverev’s first service game but he couldn’t complete the serve in a tight and closely fought for first set. Zverev claimed it with three games on the bounce but Norrie shrugged off that disppointment to clinch the second set 6-4.
From there, Zverev upped his level as Norrie’s form took a dip. It resulted in a mismatched third set with Norrie chasing the game and twice being broken due to a lack of discipline.
The Brit grew further frustrated as Zverev offered little from his own serve before sweeping to a 6-1 victory in the fourth meaning he advances to the next round.
Relive the updates from Norrie v Zverev, below:
Cameron Norrie buckles under weight of familiar foe as Brits knocked out of Australian Open
The British resistance at the 2026 Australian Open is over. Cameron Norrie failed in his pursuit of a place in the fourth round having lost 7-5 4-6 6-3 6-1 to Germany’s Alexander Zverev.
The pair had famously played out a thrilling five set contest at the Australian Open two years ago and the promise of a repeat was on the cards in the tense early stages.
Cameron Norrie buckles under weight of familiar foe
GAME, SET, AND MATCH! Norrie 5-7 6-4 3-6 1-6 Zverev
No!
Zverev sends down the first two serves and Norrie can return neither.
The German is in control at 30-0 up so goes for another wide one. Norrie hooks this back into play and Zverev’s response finds the net.
Zverev regains his composure but sends down a fault before the second serve is sent down the T. Norrie again forces it back and earns a point as Zverev whips his backhand wide. 30-30.
With the door slightly ajar, Zverev gets unfortunate with a backhand volley. He lands it right wide of the sideline meaning Norrie has a break point!
Zverev is under pressure now but Norrie is the one to buckle as he drills a backhand into the net.
Deuce!
Zverev goes long, Norrie has the advantage... but can’t take it. The German aces and follows up by forcing Norrie into the net.
Rather fittingly he wins the game with an ace!
Norrie 5-7 6-4 3-6 1-5 Zverev*
There isn’t much Norrie can do from here.
He holds his own serve and forces Zverev to serve for the match.
Is there a great escape on the cards for the Brit?
*Norrie 5-7 6-4 3-6 0-5 Zverev
Now then!
Norrie finds some reserves and goes on the attack. He batters around Zverev’s serve to reach 30-40 and earn a break point but his next return of serve goes long!
Zverev follows up with an ace and then closes out the match in style with a wide serve that Norrie cannot reach.
Zverev is on the brink.
BREAK! Norrie 5-7 6-4 3-6 0-4 Zverev*
This is a sticky situation that Cameron Norrie finds himself in. A set and a break down with the momentum all in his opponent’s favour.
Zverev is bullying Norrie around the court. The outcome of the match almost feels inevitable as Zverev puts on a show, working Norrie to the left, the right and then passing him with a winner.
The Brit takes the next point but Zverev is in the zone and unloads in the next two rallies to set up more break points.
Norrie is unravelling.
Zverev can’t take the first opportunity as Norrie spanks a backhand cross court to beat the German’s advance.
He takes the second one though. A slice drop shot brings Norrie into the court and Zverev meets the response with a forehand down the line.
*Norrie 5-7 6-4 3-6 0-3 Zverev
There’s frustration growing in Norrie. This was a close match but the tide has turned firmly in Zverev’s direction.
The German is relentless and is now switching things up. A drop shot brings Norrie forward and he flicks over a return but Zverev volleys over the winner.
At 40-0 up, Zverev sends down a fault which puts Norrie in control. The Brit can’t take advantage and pushes a backhand too long.
BREAK! Norrie 5-7 6-4 3-6 0-2 Zverev*
Norrie doesn’t look settled now. More errors are creeping into his game as he tries to disrupt the flow of the German.
Zverev unleashes on a backhand down the line and Norrie has no answer.
He slips to 30-40 behind and Zverev has a break point.
Now he has a break!
*Norrie 5-7 6-4 3-6 0-1 Zverev
A change here as Alexander Zverev has the serve for the opening game in the fourth set.
He quickly works his way to 40-15 up then forces Norrie wide.
Norrie gets the return back but is forced to the other side of court.
Zverev waits for the ball to come back before hooking a forehand cross court to claim the hold.
SET! Norrie 5-7 6-4 3-6 Zverev
Zverev may try to make his move against Norrie’s serve.
He wins the first point of the game and, after a brief pause to wipe the court clean, Zverev takes the next point with a superb lob after Norrie came up to the net.
The Brit digs in again and forces an error from the German before he goes wide!
Two set points for Zverev...
... he needs just the one. A double fault from Norrie gifts the set to his opponent.
*Norrie 5-7 6-4 3-5 Zverev
There’s no opportunity for Norrie.
Zverev knows that two holds of serve is enough for him to take the set and he’s utilising his own serve to great effect.
Rhythm, speed, precision, points. A hold of serve to love seems like a statement win from Zverev.
He’s one game away from a 2-1 lead in this match.
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