Luca Van Assche vs Cameron Norrie Preview & Prediction | 2024 Auckland Open | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 250
When is Luca Van Assche vs Cameron Norrie on and what time does it start? Luca Van Assche vs Cameron Norrie will take place on Wednesday 10th January, 2024 – not before 05:30 (UK)
Where is Luca Van Assche vs Cameron Norrie taking place? Luca Van Assche vs Cameron Norrie will take place at the ASB Tennis Centre in Auckland, New Zealand
What surface is Luca Van Assche vs Cameron Norrie being played on? Luca Van Assche vs Cameron Norrie will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Luca Van Assche vs Cameron Norrie? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Luca Van Assche vs Cameron Norrie
What channel is Luca Van Assche vs Cameron Norrie on in the UK? Luca Van Assche vs Cameron Norrie will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Luca Van Assche vs Cameron Norrie in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Luca Van Assche vs Cameron Norrie live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 19 Cam Norrie endured a tough season last year, seemingly finding himself suddenly exhausted by the hard work and resultant highs of the previous two. The 28-year-old still managed to pick up the Rio 500 title at the hands of Carlos Alcaraz but it was all downhill from there, although there were some encouraging signs in his victory for Great Britain against Australia’s Alex de Minaur at the United Cup last week. Norrie is desperate to lift the Auckland Open title, the city where he grew up, and he came heartbreakingly close to doing so last year in a tight defeat to champion Richard Gasquet.
There is less pressure this time around but more threats in the draw, with this a tough opener against up-and-coming Luca Van Assche. The 19-year-old is at his best on clay but he impressed in a tough battle through to the semi-finals of the Next Gen ATP Finals last November and he looks set to push on again this season. Norrie should have too much for the Frenchman in this first encounter, particularly with the home crowd supporting him as one of their own, but take the Brit to win outright with three sets likely.
TIP: CAMERON NORRIE TO WIN
