ATP Estoril Open 2021: Marin Cilic vs Cameron Norrie– Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

ATP Estoril Open 2021: Marin Cilic vs Cameron Norrie– Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

Marin Cilic vs Cameron Norrie

Marin Cilic vs Cameron Norrie: Marin Cilic, sixth seed at the Estoril Open, will face Cameron Norrie in the semifinals on Saturday. Cilic is ranked 42nd in the world, whereas, Norrie is ranked 50th in the ATP Rankings.

Match Details

  • Tournament: Millennium Estoril Open 2021
  • Match: Marin Cilic vs Cameron Norrie
  • Round: Semi-Final
  • Date: 1st May, 2021
  • Prize Money: €12,000
  • Venue: Estoril, Portugal
  • Surface: Clay Court

Marin Cilic vs Cameron Norrie: Match Preview

Cameron Norrie

Marin Cilic defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the first round encounter in three sets. In the second round, he defeated Nuno Borges in another three set victory. The Croatian received a walkover in the quarterfinals, after Kevin Anderson withdrew from the match after the first set. He has been in good form this week, and has won some close matches in Estoril.

Cameron Norrie defeated Joao Sousa in the first round in straight sets. The Briton defeated Pedro Martinez in the second round in three sets, despite going a set down. In the quarterfinals, he made another comeback from a set down, as he had to dig deep to grind out a victory against Cristian Garin.

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Marin Cilic vs Cameron Norrie: Head-to-Head

Marin Cilic
Marin Cilic

The duo have never faced against each other, and the head to head stands at 0-0.

Marin Cilic vs Cameron Norrie: Match Prediction

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There is not much to separate the two players ahead of their semifinal clash. Both players have battled past some three set matches, and have progressed into the semifinals. Cilic has rediscovered his form this week in Estoril, after a poor start to the season. On the other hand, Norrie has been one of the most improved players on tour in the past year. The match will be a three set thriller, with Cilic emerging on top.

Match Prediction: Marin Cilic to win in three sets

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