Cameron Norrie vs Novak Djokovic Prediction

Cameron Norrie currently ranks 91 and showcases a form index of 60.56, indicating a decent level of performance, though significantly lower than Djokovic's rank of 6 and form index of 51.65. Norrie's Elo rating stands at 1225.23, while Djokovic boasts an impressive 3381.94, reflecting his vast experience and success on the tour. In terms of fatigue, Norrie has accumulated 456 minutes on court in this tournament, which is notably higher than Djokovic's 176 minutes, suggesting that Norrie may be more fatigued heading into this crucial match. On clay, Norrie's surface strength index is at 10.09, while Djokovic's is substantially stronger at 30.10. Furthermore, Norrie's mean serve index of 97.45 slightly surpasses Djokovic's 96.38, but their mean return indices are closely matched, with Norrie at 88.68 and Djokovic at 88.50. In their recent performances, both players have demonstrated solid form. Norrie's last three matches resulted in victories, including a straight-sets win against Alexei Popyrin, showcasing his ability to perform on clay. Djokovic, however, also secured wins in his last two matches, with dominant displays against Matteo Arnaldi and Marton Fucsovics, further solidifying his status as a formidable opponent. The contrast in their recent match durations, with Norrie's matches averaging around 102 minutes compared to Djokovic's 85 minutes, may play a role in their energy levels during the match.