Beating 22-year-old Alcaraz is one of the most difficult tasks in the sport right now.
The five-time major champion is on a 22-match winning streak, having claimed the Rome and French Open titles on the clay before heading to Ibiza for a now traditional pre-Wimbledon break.
Norrie, 29, decided to try the same strategy, spending time in Pacha nightclub as well as playing golf and chilling on the beach.
“I was telling my team, let’s see if the Carlos method can work because he went to Ibiza and he won Wimby,” he told British newspapers., external
“Tennis is super important, but I think it’s important to enjoy off the court in your own way.
“When you come to the court fresh, and you’ve had a few days on the beach or a few days in the sun relaxing, you feel ready to compete again.”
Alcaraz, who has won his past 16 grass-court matches, is the perfect example.
Taking the time to recharge on the Balearic party island – like he did before each of his Wimbledon titles – is again paying off.
But Norrie, who is ranked 61st in the world, is planning to end Alcaraz’s hopes of becoming only the fifth man to win three consecutive SW19 titles in the Open era.
The left-hander has beaten Alcaraz in two of their past three matches – in Cincinnati and Rio de Janeiro – but this will be their first meeting on grass.
“I’ve played many times against him really tough and great battles, so I’m just really excited,” said Alcaraz, who has already beaten one home player at Wimbledon in qualifier Ollie Tarvet.
“I know he’s playing great tennis. He feels really comfortable on grass.
“He’s going to use the crowd and have the people on his side. I have got to be really focused and not thinking about the support.”
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