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Tennis | ATP Acapulco 2023 | Norrie looks to carry clay court momentum into Acapulco opener against Mannarino

Tony Fairbairn
Tennis

By Tony Fairbairn

  • Cameron Norrie [5] v Adrian Mannarino
  • H2H: Norrie leads 3-1
ACAPULCO, MEXICO – Cameron Norrie is looking to carry the momentum from the South American clay courts to the Mexican hard courts as he takes on Adrian Mannarino in his Acapulco opener.

 

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Cameron Norrie [5] v Adrian Mannarino | H2H & Match Fundamentals

Cameron Norrie [5] v Adrian Mannarino H2H: Norrie leads 3-1
ATP Acapulco 2023 Acapulco, Mexico
Hard (O) Prize Money: $15,710
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After winning his maiden ATP 500 event in Rio De Janeiro, Cameron Norrie will look to keep his good form going as he takes on Adrian Mannarino in Acapulco.  

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2023)

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H2H: Cameron Norrie (WR 12) Adrian Mannarino (WR 64)
Tournament Previous Best Final (2022) R2 (2016, 2017, 2018, 2020)
1st Serve % 64.5 63.5
Service Games Won % 80.5 84.3
Break Points Saved % 60.2 60.9
2nd Serve Return Points Won % 54.6 50
Break Points Converted % 38 45.3

Norrie will need to be wary of Mannarino’s return efficiency in this match as the Brit looks to improving his serving statistics.

 

 

Playing styles and prediction

Mannarino has had a consistent start to the season and in his last two ATP events has lost to the eventual champion. However the Frenchman will be looking to make some deep runs in big tournaments soon as he looks to elevate his ranking inside the world’s top 50 before his favourite time of year which is on grass.

Norrie will look to use consistent depth and pace to prevent Mannarino from changing up the pace of rallies with his slice. The Frenchman will look to use variety to disrupt Norrie’s rhythm and gain control from the baseline. The main question will be how much Norrie has left in the tank to make a deep run in Mexico but if the Brit can bring a consistent level then he should have too much for the eccentric Frenchman.

Prediction: Norrie in three sets.

 

 

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