By Tony FairbairnCameron Norrie v Alexander Zverev [1]H2H: Zverev leads 8-0BEIJING, CHINA – Cameron Norrie is aiming to end his dismal record against Alexander Zverev when the pair meet in Beijing.
H2H & Match FundamentalsCameron Norrie v Alexander Zverev [1] H2H: Zverev leads 8-0 ATP Beijing 2026 Beijing, China Hard (O)Prize Money: $31,895Third on Capital Group Diamond (Not before 08:00 BST)Sky/Now TV <- Subscription Required
Cameron Norrie will be hoping to end his eight match losing streak against Alexander Zverev when the pair meet in the opening round of Beijing.
Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (Last 52 Weeks)H2H:Cameron Norrie (WR 40)Alexander Zverev (WR 2) Tournament Previous BestR2 (2019) Semi-Final (2017, 2019, 2023)1st Serve %63.671.5Service Games Won %81.388.8Break Points Saved %64.259.72nd Serve Return Points Won %49.851.2Break Points Converted %38.239.7
Norrie need to be clinical on return and will be looking to raise his first serve percentage against an aggressive Zverev.
Playing styles and prediction
Zverev has played an aggressive brand of tennis which has led him to two Grand Slam titles this season. The most recent at the US Open means that Zverev has a chance of becoming the world number one in a few weeks time and will be hoping he can boost those chances by claiming a first Beijing title.
Norrie will be looking to be aggressive on the backhand side and create angles to make Zverev move around the court, creating the shorter ball. Meanwhile, Zverev will be aggressive on the first serve and will use the forehand to end the points earlier. In Cincinnati, Norrie was the closest he’s been to beating Zverev and will need to play an aggressive brand of tennis in order to test the German to his limits. The Brit is expected to push Zverev once again but the top seed will be motivated to go one step closer to the world number one ranking.
Prediction: Zverev in three sets.
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