NORRIE DELIGHTED TO RAISE THE ROOF

CAM NORRIE claimed he earned the right to play and win under the Court One roof last night after his run to last year's semi-finals.

- NEIL MCLEMAN

While no match finished on the outside courts in the rain yesterday, the British No.1 enjoyed home advantage to see off cramping Czech Tomas Machac 6-3 4-6 6-1 6-4.

He will now get a day off, while American world No.43 Chris Eubanks and world No.95 Thiago Monteiro, of Brazil, will fight for the right to face him tomorrow.

The No.12 seed said: "The last two years it was me waiting in the rain.

"It was nice to make a run last year and earn the right to play on this court. It is such a big advantage to play and finish my match.

"I was able to practise on it before as well, so that was advantage to me.