By Tony Fairbairn
- Cameron Norrie v Luca Nardi
- H2H: Norrie leads 1-0
INDIAN WELLS, USA – Cameron Norrie is hoping that his successes in the past can inspire a surge in form at Indian Wells when he takes on Luca Nardi in his opening round match.
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H2H & Match Fundamentals
| Cameron Norrie v Luca Nardi | H2H: Norrie leads 1-0 |
| Indian Wells 2025 | Indian Wells, USA |
| Hard (O) | Prize Money: $25,375 |
| Fourth on Stadium Two (Not before 02:00 GMT) | Sky/Now TV <- Subscription Required |
Four years after his triumph in Indian Wells, Cameron Norrie aims to use past experiences to salvage a poor start to the season when he takes on Luca Nardi in the opening round.
Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (Last 52 Weeks)
| H2H: | Cameron Norrie (WR 77) | Luca Nardi (WR 67) |
| Tournament Previous Best | Champion (2021) | R4 (2024) |
| 1st Serve % | 65.4 | 61 |
| Service Games Won % | 76.2 | 73.6 |
| Break Points Saved % | 58.6 | 60.1 |
| 2nd Serve Return Points Won % | 55.3 | 50.5 |
| Break Points Converted % | 31.5 | 38.7 |
Norrie will aim to be aggressive on serve and will need to improve his efficiency on break points if he wants to reach the second round.
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Playing styles and prediction
It was this time last year that Nardi found his big breakthrough as a lucky loser with the Italian beating Novak Djokovic on his way to the fourth round. Since then Nardi hasn’t really made a big impact although he has the talent and potential to outhit any opponent. Now the Italian will need a big tournament in order to avoid a big rankings drop.
Norrie will aim to produce deep returns as he will need to be aggressive on serve. Meanwhile Nardi will use the backhand to get one step ahead in the rally as he looks to extend the rallies. A change in speed at Indian Wells could work in Norrie’s favour as the Brit needs a big US hard court swing ahead of the clay court season.
Prediction: Norrie in three sets.
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