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Cameron Norrie in the third round of the 2023 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California, USA
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Tennis | ATP Monte-Carlo 2023 | Norrie takes on Cerundolo in favourable opening round in Monaco

Tony Fairbairn
Tennis

By Tony Fairbairn

  • Cameron Norrie [11] v Francisco Cerundolo
  • H2H: Norrie leads 1-0
MONTE-CARLO, MONACO – Cameron Norrie takes on Francisco Cerundolo in a favourable opening round in Monte-Carlo.

 

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H2H & Match Fundamentals

Cameron Norrie [11] v Francisco Cerundolo H2H: Norrie leads 1-0
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Cameron Norrie will look to continue his superior clay court form this season into Europe where he faces Francisco Cerundolo in his opening match in Monte-Carlo.

 

Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (2023)

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H2H: Cameron Norrie (WR 13) Francisco Cerundolo (WR 33)
Tournament Previous Best R3 (2019) N/A
1st Serve % 64.3 66.4
Service Games Won % 79.2 74.1
Break Points Saved % 59 57.4
2nd Serve Return Points Won % 54.1 51.8
Break Points Converted % 41.3 38.9

Norrie will look to continue his returning efficiency against the effective first serve of Cerundolo.

 

 

Playing styles and prediction

Cerundolo found some much needed form in Miami as he avoided a huge drop in the rankings after reaching the quarter-finals. The Argentinian doesn’t have a great record on clay courts and will look to put that right this year as he looks to earn a seeding spot at Roland Garros this year.

Norrie will look to neutralise Cerundolo with a high percentage of first serves as well as keeping the shots deep on the baseline. The Argentinian will look to be aggressive from the short balls and will look to improve his returning efficiency. It could be a tough opening set but Norrie should advance in straight sets to begin his European clay court season.

Prediction: Norrie in straight sets.

 

 

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