By Tony Fairbairn
- Cameron Norrie [2] v Jiri Lehecka
- H2H: Norrie leads 1-0
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – Cameron Norrie is looking to continue his impressive form from the United Cup into the regular tour as he takes on Jiri Lehecka in his Auckland opener.
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H2H & Match Fundamentals
| Cameron Norrie [2] v Jiri Lehecka | H2H: Norrie leads 1-0 |
| ATP Auckland 2023 | Auckland, New Zealand |
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After a successful United Cup campaign, Cameron Norrie looks to keep the momentum going as he takes on Jiri Lehecka in his Auckland opener.
Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2022)
| H2H: | Cameron Norrie (WR 12) | Jiri Lehecka (WR 78) |
| Tournament Previous Best | Final (2019) | N/A |
| 1st Serve % | 66.1 | 64.1 |
| Service Games Won % | 81.4 | 77.2 |
| Break Points Saved % | 62.4 | 61.9 |
| 2nd Serve Return Points Won % | 53 | 48 |
| Break Points Converted % | 44.1 | 42.2 |
Lehecka’s returning efficiency makes this a dangerous match for Norrie but the Brit will be confident in his serving ability especially on big points.
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Playing styles and prediction
Lehecka had a great 2022 season with the 21 year-old rising 63 places up the world rankings. The Czech Republican will look to break into the world’s top 50 in 2023 and made a positive start to that goal with a win over Alexander Zverev at the United Cup.
Norrie will look to use his anticipation skills to make good returns and cause Lehecka problems with his depth and change of pace. Lehecka will look to be aggressive as early as possible and dictate play from the baseline. Depending on the weather, this match could be indoors which may favour Lehecka slightly, either way this should be a good test for Norrie heading into the first Grand Slam of the year.
Prediction: Norrie in three sets.
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