Carlos Alcaraz vs Cameron Norrie Prediction: Betting on the Favorite

Prediction for the ATP Rio de Janeiro match, which will take place on February 26th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Rio tournament isn't easy for Alcaraz because he has already given two sets on the courts of this draw: to Fognini and Jarry. But Carlos made it to the final, and Norrie is a comfortable enough match. Also, Alcaraz knocked out Alves and Lajovic. The semifinal against Jarry turned out to be a long one. Nicolas won the first set on a tie-break and had chances to finish the match in two games, but lost the second set 5-7 and the third set (0-6). Carlos's stats for that match were 5/3 aces/doubles, 70%/64% serve win percentage, and 32%/58% on reception.

Cameron Norrie isn't the strongest ground courter in the world. So it's surprising that Cameron chose to fly to South America rather than play a couple of indoors in Europe and Arabia. On the other hand, there is logic because, in Argentina and Brazil, competition is lower than in the Old World. It is easier to earn points here. Norrie played four matches in Rio before the final, knocking out Cerundolo, Brazil's Monteiro, Dellien, and Zapata Miralles. The Briton won his last two matches in three games and even had to play a tie-break against the Spaniard. In the match against Bernabe, Cameron fired eight times and made two double faults, with serving stats of 79%/58% and receiving stats of 22%/52%.

Alcaraz still lacks stability. However, in the decisive match, Carlos will play reliably and evenly. Carlos knows his opponent well. He's beaten Norrie four times on the Tour, including a week ago in Buenos Aires, which means Cameron is like an open book for Carlos. The Spaniard is better on the court, so we don't expect a sensation. We bet on a confident victory of the favorite.