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Norrie 'barely practised' before Melbourne exit

Australian Open 2025

Dates: 12-26 January Venue: Melbourne Park

Coverage: Live radio commentary on Tennis Breakfast from 07:00 GMT on BBC 5 Sports Extra, plus live text commentaries on the BBC Sport website and app

Britain's Cameron Norrie says he could "barely practise" before his Australian Open defeat by Matteo Berrettini because of sickness.

Norrie, 29, lost 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-1 6-3 to the big-serving Italian in the first round on Tuesday.

The British number two said he became ill in Auckland, where he played a warm-up tournament before heading to Melbourne.