Music legend Jon Bon Jovi attends Cameron Norrie’s practice session at Miami Open 2023
Musician Jon Bon Jovi of the legendary band Bon Jovi was in attendance for Brit Cameron Norrie's practice session at the ongoing Miami Open on Thursday, March 23.
Tennis tournaments have always attracted the biggest celebrities from around the world and they can be seen attending various tournaments globally, cheering on their favorite players. World No. 12 Norrie has found one such fan in musician Jon Bon Jovi.
Not only did the American musician attend Norrie's practice session, he also hit a few balls with the Brit. Norrie took to Instagram to share an image of himself with the musician as well as a video of the pair playing on court.
"Thanks for having us over @jonbonjovi" Norrie captioned the post
The Miami Open's official Instagram account also shared an image of Jovi attending Norrie's practice at the Hard Rock Stadium.
"Rockin’ on at @hardrockstadium @bonjovi swung by the #MiamiOpen for @norriee’s practice yesterday!" The Miami Open captioned the post
Jovi also took to Twitter to share his time with Norrie and joked that he was getting ready for a different kind of tour.
"Getting ready for a different kind of tour ..!!" Jovi tweeted
Getting ready for a different kind of tour ..!!
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Actor Paul Wesley, who is best known for his role in The Vampire Diaries, was also present at the Miami Open to attend John Isner's match against compatriot Emilio Nava, which Isner won in straight sets.
Cameron Norrie all set to compete at the Miami Open
Brit Cameron Norrie will attempt to clinch his second ATP 1000 Masters title at the Miami Open. The 27-year-old will begin his campaign on Friday (March 24).
Norrie's first ATP 1000 Masters title came in the Sunshine Double's first half, the BNP Paribas Open in 2021 where he outclassed Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili 3-6, 6-4, 6-1.
At last year's Miami Open, Norrie was defeated by Norway's Casper Ruud in the round of 16, 6-3, 6-4. The year before that, he was ousted by American Taylor Fritz in three sets, 6-4, 3-6, 6-1. In 2018 and 2019, the Brit was unable to get past the round of 128 (first round).
Norrie's best result at the Miami Open came last year. At the recently concluded Indian Wells Masters, Norrie made it to the quarterfinals but was defeated by Frances Tiafoe in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4.