As the sun was setting over Wimbledon on Tuesday, Cameron Norrie basked in the adoration of the supporters still left on the Grounds.

He was seated on the media balcony at Wimbledon completing an interview, with fellow first-time semi-finalist Ons Jabeur standing a few feet away, as fans flocked to celebrate them.

It was a remarkable day for Norrie, who reached the semi-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time when defeating Belgian David Goffin 3-6, 7-5, 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in an enthralling clash.

The 26-year-old became the first British man since Andy Murray in 2016 to reach the last four at Wimbledon.

He joined the dual-Wimbledon champion, Tim Henman and Roger Taylor as only the fourth British man to reach the singles semi-finals at The Championships in the Open era.

Murray has provided advice to Norrie during his rise to prominence and wished him good luck in the locker room prior to his quarter-final against Goffin.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who were seated next to Henman, cheered in excitement on No.1 Court as the world No.12 fought back from a deficit to post the best win of his career.

Outside, the superb viewing spot previously known as Henman Hill and Murray Mound was, at least for a day, renamed Norrie’s Knoll. The atmosphere there was as electric as it was on No.1 Court. All in all, as Norrie said later, the experience was a lot to take in.

“I don't even know what a knoll is,” he said. “I would say it doesn't roll off the tongue as well as Henman Hill. (But) I’ll take it.”

Norrie said he was unaware of the support of members of the Royal Family until after he had claimed a famous victory but was delighted by their presence.

“That’s obviously very special to be playing in front of them, and obviously they had more interest in my match, which is pretty cool,” he said.

The No.9 seed has been superb for the past few seasons but his deeds through this Fortnight have elevated him to a new level of popularity.

“It’s just all pretty crazy and all happened pretty quickly,” he said.

But the left-hander, who moved away from his family in New Zealand as a teenager with the aim of furthering his career, insisted his job is not yet complete.

He faces six-time champion Novak Djokovic on Friday for the chance to play in the 2022 Wimbledon final. His parents are in attendance and Norrie said his mother has cried after every win. An upset of the Serbian superstar would undoubtedly require a few more tissues.

It will not be easy. Norrie described it as one of the toughest challenges in tennis. It is. Djokovic has won the past three Wimbledon titles and is on a 26-match winning streak here.

But the local favourite is confident he has the tools, from his highly-capable all-round game to the mental strength that allowed him to overcome Goffin, to test the 20-time Slam winner.

“It’s obviously one of the toughest tasks in tennis,” he said. “I’d say grass is his favourite surface and his record is unbelievable here at Wimbledon. It’s going to be tough.”

Norrie showed significant steel to rally after being blitzed in the third set against Goffin.

But he is mindful that he will need to start well against Djokovic in the semi-final and also maintain his concentration throughout if he is to have a chance of progressing to the final.

“I’m going to have to improve a lot of things from today. I don’t think I’m going to have the chance to lose focus like I did today,” he said.

“I was a little bit fortunate. I, a couple of times, lost a little bit of focus and managed to get it back. With (Novak), there is no room for that.

“(I am) now looking forward to taking it to him and seeing the level he brings. It is going to be a tricky one.”

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