Cameron Norrie vs Carlos Alcaraz Garfia prediction for Monday’s US Open first-round clash at USTA Billie Jean King NTC in New York. World number 29 Cameron Norrie takes on 54th ranked Carlos Alcaraz Garfia in 1/64 finals of the 2021 US Open Grand Slam Tennis tournament. You can find our preview free prediction and betting tips on this page.
Cameron Norrie looking to maintain his good form this year
It’s the final Grand Slam tournament of the season as Cameron Norrie hopes to maintain his good form. Notably, the Brit is having the best season of his career with a 37-18 win/loss record.
Moreover, Norrie won the only title of his career this year on the hard courts in Los Cabos. In addition, he reached the finals in London Estoril and Lyon, showing that he can adjust on all surfaces.
This will be Norrie’s fifth appearance in the US Open main draw, without great success so far. In fact, the 26th seeds’ best result in the previous four appearances was reaching the round 32 last year.
Norrie Key Stats
Carlos Alcaraz Garfia looking for a good start in his first US Open
Similar to his opponent, Carlos Alcaraz Garcia is also enjoying a very good year that resulted in winning his maiden trophy. That was in Umag on clay when the Spaniard beat Gasquet in the final.
Despite the fact that the hard court is not his favorite surface, still Alcaraz had some very good results. Last week, the world number 54 reached the semi-final at Winston and Salem tournament.
Also, the clay-court specialist beat the likes of Fucsovics Giron and Popyrin en route to the semis. However, it is important for Alcaraz to keep playing in the same form if he wants to advance in the US Open.
Alcaraz Key Stats
Cameron Norrie vs Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Prediction
Two different styles of players are facing each other in this interesting matchup of the US Open first round. While the left-handed Norrie relies on accuracy in his groundstrokes, Alcaraz has a very powerful forehand.
At just 18 years of age, Alcaraz showed some great prospects for the future. However, will he cope with the pressure of playing in a major event needs to be seen.
On the other hand, Norrie is the more experienced of the two. Also, the Brits controlled rallies might give him the edge.
Vbet has odds of 1.75 for over 37 games in the match. That looks probable as we think both players are in good form and might win a high number of games.
Cameron Norrie vs Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Betting Tips
Over 37 Total Games 1.75 at Vbet
Alcaraz to win under 19 games 1.79 at Vbet