Cameron Norrie Sets Up Clash with Jannik Sinner at Madrid Open Cameron Norrie advanced to the fourth round of the Madrid Open on Sunday, setting up a potential quarterfinal clash with world No. 1 Jannik Sinner. The British number one, who has previously faced top players such as Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, will now meet Sinner for the first time. Norrie aims to end Sinner’s 19-match winning streak and reach the quarterfinals for the first time at the tournament. Norrie’s path to the fourth round included a second-round match against Tomas Machac, which lasted nearly three hours. He then defeated Thiago Agustin Tirante, a 75th-ranked Argentine, in straight sets with scores of 7-5, 7-6 (5). The match against Tirante was marked by the Argentine’s powerful serve, which reached speeds of 149 miles per hour. Despite Tirante’s dominance at the service line, Norrie managed to hold his own, converting key break points and securing the victory. In the first set, Norrie broke Tirante’s serve in the 12th game with a backhand winner. The second set featured a tense tie-break, where Norrie capitalized on his third match point to win. Tirante, despite his blistering first serve, failed to create break points on Norrie’s service games. Norrie reflected on the match, noting the challenges posed by Tirante’s serve. “I hadn’t played in the stadium courts yet, not even in practice, so it was a little bit different returning and it was tough to get the range,” he said. “His serve was kicking so much. His first serve is an absolute rocket, as we expected, but I managed to dig deep when I needed to and played well in the big moments, and that was the difference.” Norrie also expressed his anticipation for facing Sinner, acknowledging the Italian’s confidence and skill.#jannik_sinner #cameron_norrie #tomas_machac #madrid_open #thiago_agustin_tirante
Norrie Faces Tirante in Mutua Madrid Open Round of 32 Cameron Norrie, the 23rd-ranked player, will face Thiago Agustin Tirante, the 75th-ranked player, in the Round of 32 at the Mutua Madrid Open on Sunday, April 26. The match, set to take place on clay courts, has Norrie as the favorite with odds of -145, while Tirante is listed at +110. The betting odds, provided by BetMGM Sportsbook, reflect the perceived likelihood of each player advancing to the next round. The matchup details include the tournament name, round, date, and surface, with the event being a key part of the ATP clay-court season. Norrie’s odds of winning the match are calculated at 59.2% based on the implied probability from the moneyline. Tirante’s chances are slightly lower, with the odds suggesting a 40.8% probability of victory. Norrie’s clay-court performance over the past year has been strong, with a record of 14-7. His ability to convert break points on clay has been notable, with a 40.1% success rate (71 of 177 attempts). However, his recent tournament result shows a challenge: he was defeated in the quarterfinals of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell by Rafael Jodar, a player ranked No. 55, in a two-set loss (3-6, 2-6). Tirante, meanwhile, has a 9-7 record in clay-court tournaments over the last year. His service game success rate on clay is 78.1%, while his return game win percentage is 27.0%. On break points, Tirante ranks 39th in the ATP rankings with a 44.4% conversion rate, having converted 40 of 90 opportunities. His most recent tournament appearance was the Fayez Sarofim & Co. US Men’s Clay Court Championship, where he lost in the semifinals to Roman Andres Burruchaga, a player ranked No. 77, in a straight-sets defeat (1-6, 1-6).#betmgm_sportsbook #cameron_norrie #mutua_madrid_open #thiago_agustin_tirante #atp_clay_court_season
