The British tennis ace reached the quarter-finals at the All England Club after a feisty five-set win over the Chilean on Sunday (06.07.25) and says that he fell to the ground after winning a match for the first time in his career after such a gruelling battle.
Norrie said: "'I've never fell to the floor in a match, and I think it was just how tough it was to get there.
"I was playing unreal, knocking on the door in the third set. He played well in the tiebreak, and then tiebreak again he played well. I had to fight through, and I was up a break, and I had break point again to go 5-1.
"Then he was fighting back. It was more just - yeah, even 40-0, I played an unreal point. Man, just come on, shank one out or hit one out. He was there playing, fighting right until the last point.
"It was a nice moment for myself. It feels a little bit better and more deserved coming back from the injury, and coming back and trying to push back into the top of the game. So, yeah, all the hard work and everything, it's paid off.
"I've been a dedicated professional and good team around me. These moments, it's the icing on the cake. It was a well-deserved fall to the floor I think."
Norrie was involved in a heated exchange with his opponent at the conclusion of the match but he played down the row as both men were desperate to come out on top.
The star, who will take on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the last eight, said: "For both of us, we really wanted to win the match.
"Yeah, I think it was obviously frustrating for him to lose. I just told him, Man, that was unbelievable level. You competed so well, and I loved the way you kind of responded. It was such a good match. The atmosphere was really good.
"I think he just said I was being a little bit too vocal, but I was aiming directly at my team and pulling from the crowd. The atmosphere of the court was so, so good.
"Honestly, nothing but credit to Nico for his performance. And to see him not only playing at that level, you know, seeing him enjoying his tennis and coming through qualifying so easily and dropping guys, so I wish him all the best.
"I guess we both really wanted to win. It was a huge match, so I can understand where he's coming from."
