The French Open is well underway, and British tennis fans have plenty to cheer about.
With both Cam Norrie and Jack Draper making strong starts on the clay courts of Paris, there’s a real buzz around the UK players as they gear up for the second week of this prestigious tournament.
I recently caught up with TNT Sports presenter Laura Robson to get her thoughts on how our players are doing and what we can expect next, especially with Wimbledon just around the corner.
Can Cam Norrie Overcome Novak Djokovic?
One of the biggest questions on everyone’s mind is whether Cam Norrie can finally get the better of Novak Djokovic.
When I asked tennis legend John McEnroe, his answer was a quick “No!” — but Laura’s a bit more optimistic.
Watching Cam’s performance this week, it’s clear he’s back with a vengeance.
The confidence boost from his big win against Daniil Medvedev in the first round seems to have reignited his belief in himself.
Despite a challenging year, Norrie looks like he’s found his rhythm again.
Laura shared something interesting from her conversation with Cam before the tournament began: he feels like he’s playing even better tennis now than when he was ranked in the top 10.
He’s learned that trying to force aggressive plays against tough opponents like Medvedev wasn’t working.
Instead, Cam believes he’ll shine the most when he stays true to his natural style and plays comfortably.
If he can do that against Djokovic, he’ll have a real shot at pulling off a career-defining win.
Jack Draper’s Potential Versus Alexander Bublik
Jack Draper’s journey at Roland Garros is also capturing attention.
Laura pointed out that Draper could face some tricky tactics from Alexander Bublik, who is known for mixing things up with unexpected shots like underarm serves that can throw opponents off balance.
Bublik’s game is unpredictable and powerful — he’s capable of taking control of rallies with lightning-fast returns that can catch anyone off guard.
But Jack’s got some serious weapons of his own.
The key question will be whether he can find enough rhythm and consistency to unleash those strengths against such a crafty opponent.
A Bright Outlook for the British Grass-Court Season
Looking beyond the clay courts of Paris, the upcoming grass season is generating huge excitement in the UK.
Laura expressed how positive she feels about the British players’ chances heading into Wimbledon — and that hasn’t been the case for quite some time.
There’s fierce competition among the British women, who are pushing each other to earn the coveted British No.1 spot, making it clear that it’s a prize to be fought for rather than something handed out by default.
Meanwhile, Jack Draper is poised to enter Wimbledon as a top seed — possibly No. 4 or No. 5 — putting him right in the mix for a deep run or even the title.
The hype around Draper this year is going to be on a whole new level compared to previous seasons, but Laura believes he’s ready to handle it and thrive under the pressure.
Catch All the Action Live
If you want to follow every thrilling moment of Roland Garros, you can watch it live and exclusively on TNT Sports and discovery+.
With British players making waves and the promise of an exciting grass season ahead, it’s a great time to be a tennis fan.