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Tennis | ATP Acapulco 2025 | Norrie aims for continued improvement after rankings drop against Tien

Tony Fairbairn
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By Tony Fairbairn

  • Cameron Norrie v Learner Tien [Q]
  • H2H: Norrie leads 1-0
ACAPULCO, MEXICO – Cameron Norrie is hoping to improve his ranking when he takes on qualifier Learner Tien in his Acapulco opener.

 

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H2H & Match Fundamentals

Cameron Norrie v Learner Tien [Q] H2H: Norrie leads 1-0   
ATP Acapulco 2025 Acapulco, Mexico      
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After dropping down in the rankings, Cameron Norrie aims to build some momentum when he takes on Learner Tien for the second time this season.

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (Last 52 Weeks)

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H2H: Cameron Norrie (WR 74) Learner Tien (WR 83)  
Tournament Previous Best Final (2022)   N/A
1st Serve % 65.9 63.5
Service Games Won % 79.5 75.3
Break Points Saved % 62.1 62.2
2nd Serve Return Points Won % 51.8 58.2
Break Points Converted % 37.7 40.7

Norrie will need to be more aggressive on serve as Tien has been efficient on return this season.

 

 

Playing styles and prediction

Tien has had an incredible start to the season which has seen his ranking propel inside the world’s top 100. The qualifier’s year was highlighted by beating Daniil Medvedev on his way to the fourth round at the Australian Open. Now the American will hope to continue his red-hot form as he strives for bigger things this season.

Norrie will look to be aggressive on serve and take the ball on the rise, rushing Tien’s baseline game. Meanwhile the American will look to use his athleticism and movement across the baseline in order to neutralise Norrie’s attacking play and expose space on the court to hit into. This will be a tough match for Norrie but he should have enough quality and variety to catch the American off guard.

Prediction: Norrie in three sets.  

 

 

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