In order to achieve men's world number one status, Cameron Norrie is prepared "to make as many sacrifices" as necessary.

To become the best, Cameron Norrie is prepared to "make as many sacrifices as possible.".

The 26-year-old Wimbledon semifinalist is presently ranked 11th, although earlier this year he was ranked higher.

In preparation for the US hard court season—his preferred surface—British number one Norrie has been training in France.

"Physically, I can enhance every aspect of my game, including my serve, return, and volleys. I'm still famished. Norrie said to BBC Scotland, "I still want more.

"Becoming the best in the world is my aim, therefore I'm going to make as many sacrifices as I can to achieve it.

"Clearly, there is a long way to go. I am certain that I am level with and dedicated to giving myself the greatest shot.

While Norrie thinks the Wimbledon semifinals were "very nasty,"

Prior to Wimbledon this year, Norrie had never advanced past the third round of a Grand Slam tournament; eventual winner Novak Djokovic halted Norrie's streak there.

On August 29, the US Open, the season's penultimate major, begins play in New York.

"I have just been working on new stuff," he said, "and I'm certainly leaving Wimbledon with a lot of confidence and a lot of first experiences for me." "Although there was a lot of it, it was all quite enjoyable.

"It's my greatest opportunity since it combines my preferred surface, US hard courts, with the summer there. To have a shot, I'll need to keep becoming better and playing at this level.

There's no reason I can't be among those top lads, she said.

born in South Africa The tennis pro plans to attend a Rangers game at Ibrox in September as Great Britain competes in the Davis Cup finals in Glasgow. Norrie's Scottish father is a fan.

If the dates work out, I'm absolutely willing to go, said Norrie.

"I'll make an effort to get Leon Smith, the (Captain of the Davis Cup), to a game. He loves the Celtics a lot. He'll probably decline, but we'll see."