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Barcelona Open Prediction: Cameron Norrie vs Ethan Quinn
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The Line: Betting Odds: Cameron Norrie -200 / Ethan Quinn +143
Cameron Norrie vs Ethan Quinn Preview
Cameron Norrie is coming off a three-set victory over Stan Wawrinka in the Swiss legend’s final appearance at the Barcelona Open. Norrie had to grind a win over the three-time major champion in a tricky first round match that lasted two hours and 36 minutes. Norrie won the first set 6-4 in 47 minutes, having saved a crucial break point to hold 4-all before breaking Wawrinka’s serve in the next game.Norrie served for the match at 5-4 in the second set, but was broken back and after Wawrinka forced a tiebreak, the Swiss won it with two late mini breaks to level the match. The third set stayed on serve for nine games, and Norrie broke Wawrinka who served to stay in the match. Norrie hit 16 winners and 35 unforced errors in the victory.
Norrie landed 71% of first serves in play and won 72% of first serve points (54/75). He won 48% of second serve points (15/31) and saved five of seven break points in the match. Norrie has reached the Barcelona Open quarterfinals at least three times in the past, can he make it four?
Ethan Quinn, meanwhile, beat fellow American Reilly Opelka in the first round of the Barcelona Open. In his second appearance in this tournament, Quinn registered a first main draw win in straight sets against big-serving Opelka. As expected, both sets were tight and the match took 25 games to decide and lasted seven minutes shy of two hours.
Quinn converted the only break points of the match in the opening set in the 12th game. He was 40-15 up on the Opelka serve, but needed three set points to clinch the set. The second set needed a tiebreak to settle matters. Quinn made a great start to the breaker when he lead 4-0 and then 5-3, but had to save a set point when Opelka turned the score around to lead 6-5. Eventually, Quinn prevailed 9-7.
Quinn hit 20 winners and 25 unforced errors in the match. He landed 71% of first serves in play and won 85% of first serve points (50/59). Quinn won 42% of second serve points (10/24) and did not face a single break point on his serve.
Cameron Norrie vs Ethan Quinn Head-To-Head
Norrie and Quinn have never met on the ATP Tour, so this will be their first career meeting.Cameron Norrie vs Ethan Quinn Prediction
Quinn has upset potential here. Norrie is a classic case of a clay-court grinder, who is extremely patient and doesn’t normally flinch in extended rallies. But Quinn’s got the serve to shorten points. Quinn is also coming in loose and with confidence after a clean opener against Opelka. Although he hasn’t consistently proven he can win ugly on this surface, he’s had some impressive wins of late on clay.
Nur Said's Pick: Ethan Quinn in three sets
