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Norrie Australian Open 2023: Odds, next match and predictions

Looking for Norrie Australian Open 2023 predictions and previews? We’ve covered the most important points right here.

Cam Norrie Australian Open 2023 Odds

At the time of writing, Cam Norrie is the top rated British player in the game. He has a ranking of number 12 on the ATP Tour. And to be honest, he is one of the most consistent guys on tour concerning his results. That’s how Norrie has managed to get his ranking so high, and he has actually been ranked as high as number 8 just last year. As for his odds to win the Australian Open, here we go:

For a player who has reached the fourth round, the quarters and the third round in his last three Australian Opens, Norrie’s odds are about right. They have come down slightly after his successful journey through round one and two. The fact that he has only lost one set, shows just how well he has been playing in this tournament.

Upcoming match vs Lehecka – Norrie Australian Open 2023

Although Norrie has beaten Lehecka in both previous matches, Davis Cup Finals in Spain 2021 and ASB Classic (Auckland Open) earlier this month, the Czechia international has picked up a set in each clash. So it won’t be easy for the Brit, but with a world ranking of 12 playing 71, this should be a game which does not cause Norrie too many issues.

After a straight sets win over Luca Van Assche in round one (7-6, 6-0, 6-3) and a four setter against Constant Lestienne on Wednesday (6-3, 3-6, 7-6, 6-3), fans of Norrie will have been pleased with what they have seen so far. We expect him to have enough quality and stamina to get through this match.

Cam Norrie Recent Form in 2023

Norrie has been in very good form in 2023 so far, dropping only one set in his run to the third round here in Melbourne and reaching the final of the ASB Classic. You can see his last five results below:

  • Norrie vs Lestienne – won – 6-3, 3-6, 7-6, 6-3
  • Norrie vs Van Assche – won – 7-6, 6-0, 6-3
  • Norrie vs Gasquet – lost – 6-4, 4-6, 4-6
  • Norrie vs Brooksby – won – 6-3, 6-4
  • Norrie vs Giron – won – 6-1, 6-7, 6-2

The 27 year old is enjoying his tennis in 2023 and his only defeat came against Richard Gasguet in the final in Auckland where he pushed him all the way over three sets. After reaching the semi-final at Wimbledon and the fourth round at the US Open in 2022, his self-belief and confidence looks to have gone through the roof.

Norrie Injury update: Nothing concerning to report

Norrie is one of those guys that is pretty meticulous about his fitness regimens. He is incredibly professional regarding his work in the gym, his diet, and everything else that keeps him fit and healthy. Therefore, it’s not entirely surprising that Norrie is 100% injury free going into the Australian Open.

While yes, he did compete against Gasquet just a few days before the Australian Open is set to begin, we don’t think that this will have any impact on his physical fitness.

Norrie Previous Results in Melbourne

In six total appearances at the Australian Open, Cam Norrie has never actually made it beyond the third round. This seems crazy for a guy who has been in the top 10 in the rankings in recent times. However, it really is true, and his overall winning percentage on the courts at Melbourne Park is just 33%. Coming into this tournament, Norrie had won just two main draw matches in this event. In contrast, he has lost four main draw matches. However, he has been playing the best tennis of his life over the last nine months and Melbourne is yet to see him at his best.

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So Norrie will have to up his previous game at the Australian Open but that is something which he achieved in his last two Grand Slams, in Wimbledon and the US Open in 2022. After his run to the final in Auckland, and his exciting performances in rounds one and two, this is looking more and more like it could be the time he goes deep into the second week in Melbourne.

And his current ranking would certainly suggest that this is within his capabilities.

Norrie Australian Open 2023 Prediction – 4th round or quarters

As expected, ahead of his third round tie, Norrie is still yet to be fully tested in the tournament. Indeed, we expect him to cruise past Lehecka in the third round as well so it could be the fourth round before we see him properly having to fight in Melbourne.

A win over Lehecka will set up a tie with Felix Auger-Aliassime or Francisco Cerundolo. The Canadian, Auger-Aliassime has a 5-1 head to head lead over Norrie, although the Brit did beat him for the first time so could put some weight behind the argument that the tide has turned. He has met Cerundolo only once before, on the Argentine’s favoured surface of clay, and Norrie won that so we don’t think he would struggle if he came up against him in round four.

If he progressed, he would then face Tsitsipas in the quarters. And we feel that this would be the final hoorah for Cam Norrie in Melbourne, hence the predictions are given. We also say this because historically, Tsitsipas has played very well at the Australian Open. Therefore, you’d have to put your money on the Greek if this match was to materialize.


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