Australian Open 2021: Rafael Nadal vs Cameron Norrie – Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction


Australian Open 2021: Rafael Nadal vs Cameron Norrie – Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction
Rafael Nadal vs Cameron Norrie

20-time grand slam champion Rafael Nadal will face Briton Cameron Norrie in the third round of Australian Open 2021.

Match Details:

  • Fixture: Rafael Nadal vs Cameron Norrie
  • Date: 13 February 2021
  • Tournament: Australian Open 2021
  • Round: 3rd Round
  • Venue: Melbourne, Australia
  • Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
  • Prize Money: 165,228 $ (USD)

Rafael Nadal vs Cameron Norrie: Preview

Rafael Nadal

Spaniard Rafael Nadal is looking to win his record 21st major at Australian Open 2021 and he has cleared the two initial hurdles well. He absolutely dominated his second round match against Michael Mmoh, beating the American qualifier in straight sets 6-1/6-4/6-2.

Despite having injury concerns pre-tournament, Nadal seems to be on top of his game at the moment. The world no.2 was in control throughout the entire match, and was able to maintain his composure even when a crazy spectator was insulting him before getting kicked out of the arena. 

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His opponent, Cameron Norrie is Britain’s last hope in the tournament. He came through a tight 4-set victory over the qualifier Safiullin, beating the Russian 3-6,7-5,6-3,7-6(3).

Norrie is a much stronger player on his day, but he just did not show up in his second round match. The Briton struggled a lot throughout the match and if he was playing his best, he should’ve not let this match go anywhere near this long.

Rafael Nadal vs Cameron Norrie: Head-to-Head

Cameron Norrie

The two players haven’t met on tour yet. This will be their first meeting and the Spaniard is the clear favorite to win it. The H2H stands at 0-0.

Rafael Nadal vs Cameron Norrie: Prediction

Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal will definitely want to win his 21st grand slam in Melbourne and is on top of his game. He knows how to beat fellow lefties even better than he does against right-handers on the tour. 

Even though Norrie brings out his best game, he may still not match Rafa’s quality. Expect Nadal to cruise into the Round of 16 comfortably.

Prediction: Nadal to win in straight sets

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