Lyon Open: Cameron Norrie beats John Isner to reach first ATP semi-final

Britain's Cameron Norrie claimed the biggest win of his career with victory over world number 10 John Isner in the quarter-finals of the Lyon Open.

Norrie, 22, ranked 102 in the world, overcame the second seed 7-6 (7-1) 6-4 to reach his first ATP Tour semi-final.

He will play Kazakhstan's Mikhail Kukushkin or Frenchman Gilles Simon in the clay-court event's last four.

"I'm so stoked with my performance today," said Norrie after his first win against a top 10 opponent.

"In the past, I haven't been so good at playing guys with big serves.

"I remember watching Isner when I was younger. He was a big idol of mine. It's crazy to be competing against guys like that now."

Norrie had never played a professional match on red clay until he featured in the Davis Cup in February.

His display in that match against Spain saw him secure a victory over Roberto Bautista Agut and prompted former Great Britain captain John Lloyd to call it "one of the most impressive debuts of all time".

Since then the left-hander has improved his world ranking and he will now move into the world's top-100 at an expected 85.

Norrie is yet to drop a set at the event, where top-seed Dominic Thiem is the only seed left in the draw.

The Austrian plays his quarter-final against Spaniard Guillermo Garcia Lopez on Thursday afternoon.