2021 Australian Open First Round – Daniel Evans vs Cameron Norrie Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Daniel Evans vs Cameron Norrie taking place? Melbourne Park, Melbourne
When is Daniel Evans vs Cameron Norrie on and what time does it start? Tuesday 9th February, 2021 – not before 04:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Daniel Evans vs Cameron Norrie? Click here to reach the official 2021 Australian Open ticket selection
What channel is Daniel Evans vs Cameron Norrie on? The 2021 Australian Open will be televised on Eurosport so it is worth checking their schedule for this specific match
Where can I stream Daniel Evans vs Cameron Norrie in the UK? Sky customers can stream this match on the Sky Go app. Alternatively, the match can be streamed to subscribers of Eurosport Player, either on the official website or as an add-on to an Amazon Prime subscription
THE PREDICTION
It seems a shame for close friends Dan Evans and Cameron Norrie that the two British players in the Men’s draw should meet here but this will be a competitive, good-natured match. 30-year-old Evans enters the Australian Open as the 30th seed here fresh off the back of his first ATP title win at the Murray River Open after an incredible run of five matches without dropping a set. The world number 26 will be a danger to anyone in that kind of form and Norrie will likely struggle to best him, even if this goes to a fourth or fifth set. Evans beat Borna Coric and then Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final on his way to his first ATP title and if he can start as hot as he has been he should be targeting a first round of 16 finish at a Grand Slam here. 25-year-old Norrie enjoyed a deep run to the semi-finals of the Delray Beach Open last month and can often grab a set in close defeats on tour. Both Brits to take a set in an Evans win seems a reasonable outcome here considering Norrie could take early advantage of any title-winning fatigue in Evans’ legs.
