British tennis star Cam Norrie has reached the Indian Wells quarter-finals after a commanding 6-4, 6-2 victory over Australia's Rinky Hijikata. The 28-year-old, who won this prestigious tournament in 2021, broke Hijikata's serve in the opening game and maintained control throughout, facing just one break point while converting three of his own opportunities.

Norrie, seeded 14th, described this as some of the best tennis of his career, citing improved movement and confidence on court. The southpaw's victory marks his first quarter-final appearance at Indian Wells since 2023. His path to the semi-finals now requires defeating either world No 1 Carlos Alcaraz or No 13 Casper Ruud, setting up a high-stakes encounter against one of the tournament's top seeds.

The win represents a significant rebound for Norrie, who overcame injury struggles in 2024 and made tactical adjustments to his game. His serve proved particularly effective, denying Hijikata any rhythm during the match's critical moments. With this performance, Norrie has positioned himself as a serious contender in the desert tournament, demonstrating the form that previously brought him a title at this venue.