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Tennis | ATP Barcelona 2025 | Norrie builds confidence by qualifying for Barcelona, takes on Khachanov in opener

Tony Fairbairn
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By Tony Fairbairn

  • Cameron Norrie [Q] v Karen Khachanov
  • H2H: Khachanov leads 4-3
BARCELONA, SPAIN – Cameron Norrie earned some much needed confidence by qualifying for Barcelona and will now face Karen Khachanov in his opening round match.

 

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H2H & Match Fundamentals

Cameron Norrie [Q] v Karen Khachanov   H2H: Khachanov leads 4-3    
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Cameron Norrie won two matches to qualify for the ATP 500 event in Barcelona and will now continue his rivalry with Karen Khachanov in what will be their eighth career meeting.

 

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

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H2H: Cameron Norrie (WR 88) Karen Khachanov (WR 27)
Tournament Previous Best Quarter-Final (2021, 2022, 2024)    Quarter-Final (2017)
1st Serve % 66.9 64
Service Games Won % 79.3 81.8
Break Points Saved % 63.2 60.2
2nd Serve Return Points Won % 51.1 53
Break Points Converted % 41.3 40.1

Norrie will look to be clinical on return while Khachanov will aim to be consistent on serve with both players having underwhelming seasons so far.

 

 

Playing styles and prediction

It hasn’t been a great season for Khachanov so far with the 27 year-old only recording back-to-back wins at one tournament this season which was at the Australian Open. After a tight loss to Daniil Medvedev in Monte-Carlo, Khachanov now aims to kick start his season in Barcelona as he continues preparations towards Roland Garros.

Norrie will need to be aggressive on return as he will extend the rallies and look for winners on the backhand side. Meanwhile Khachanov will use the serve to put Norrie on the backfoot as he looks to open up on the forehand side. This will be a good test for Norrie with both players searching for confidence. Khachanov’s quality may see him through this match but this could be a very scrappy contest.

Prediction: Khachanov in three sets.  

 

 

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