John McEnroe Criticizes Cameron Norrie’s Wimbledon Behavior Against Carlos Alcaraz

During his Wimbledon quarter-final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz, Cameron Norrie shouted "vamos," a Spanish phrase meaning "let's go," which drew criticism from commentator and tennis legend John McEnroe. McEnroe found it peculiar and questioned the appropriateness of Norrie, a British player born in South Africa and raised in New Zealand, using Spanish to celebrate points. Norrie later explained that his use of "vamos" was influenced by his Argentinian coach, Facundo Lugones, and was a way to energize himself throughout the tournament. Despite the outburst, Alcaraz remained unfazed and ultimately won in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3, 6-3. The incident sparked debate on social media, with some criticizing Norrie for the language choice, though others recognized it as a personal quirk rather than a deliberate provocation. Overall, Norrie's celebrations, including the use of "vamos," did not impact the outcome of the match or Alcaraz's dominant performance.