Norrie vs Auger-Aliassime: prediction for the National Bank Open
Cameron Norrie and Felix Auger-Aliassime play each other in the Round of 16 of the Canadian Open. Who will progress to the quarterfinals? Here's our prediction.

Command Analysis

Cameron Norrie

Cameron Norrie delivered good results last week in Los Cabos, where he secured the runner-up finish. The British tennis player is on top form and is expected to make a deep run in Montreal, too. So far, he had no problems at the current tournament. In the first round, Norrie defeated Brandon Nakashima (6-4, 6-4), and then, he closed Botic van de Zandschulp in straight sets (6-1, 6-2).

Felix Auger Aliassime

Felix Auger-Aliassime had a good tournament in Los Cabos, too, but in the semifinals, he lost to Cameron Norrie in three sets. In Montreal, the home favorite started with a confident victory over Yoshihito Nishioka (7-6, 6-4), which allowed him to progress to the last 16.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - no
In the last 5 matches, Norrie played only 1 tie-break.

Ставка1st set: total over 9.5 games
Auger-Aliassime played over 9.5 games in the first set in 4 of his last 5 matches.

Tip and bets
Last week, Norrie defeated Auger-Aliassime in Los Cabos, and we do not doubt that he can do it again, despite the fact that the Canadian has home-court advantage and the support of the stands. Norrie is in better form and should win here.
Our prediction - Norrie to win
The opponents played three sets last week, and we expect another close match in Montreal. Norrie is the favorite, but Auger-Aliassime will undoubtedly give his best effort at home.
Second prediciton - total over 23 games