Norrie's French Open preparations hit by rib injury
Cameron Norrie is facing a rib injury that has affected his preparations for the French Open. As the only British seeded singles player, he is racing against time to be fit for his first-round match. This injury adds to the ongoing fitness struggles among British tennis players this season.
- ▪Cameron Norrie is the only British seeded singles player at the French Open.
- ▪He is dealing with a rib injury that has hampered his preparation for the tournament.
- ▪Jack Draper, who replaced Norrie as British number one, has been ruled out with a knee injury.
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Norrie's French Open preparations hit by rib injuryImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Cameron Norrie is the only British seeded singles player at the French OpenByJonathan JurejkoBBC Sport tennis news reporterPublished23 May 2026, 13:34 BSTUpdated 13 minutes agoIn a season when British players have been beset by fitness problems, Cameron Norrie delivered more concerning news at the French Open - a rib injury has hampered his preparation.The British number one faces a race to be fully fit for his first-round match against Paraguay's Adolfo Daniel Vallejo on Tuesday.Norrie, who has not practised at Roland Garros, said it might have been a mistake not to retire during his Geneva Open defeat by Argentina's Mario Navone on Wednesday."It is a small problem with my rib.
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