Cameron Norrie vs Constant Lestienne – Second Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Cameron Norrie vs Constant Lestienne on and what time does it start? Cameron Norrie vs Constant Lestienne will take place on Wednesday 18th January, 2023 – not before 04:30 (UK)
Where is Cameron Norrie vs Constant Lestienne taking place? Cameron Norrie vs Constant Lestienne will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Cameron Norrie vs Constant Lestienne being played on? Cameron Norrie vs Constant Lestienne will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Cameron Norrie vs Constant Lestienne? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Cameron Norrie vs Constant Lestienne
What channel is Cameron Norrie vs Constant Lestienne on in the UK? Cameron Norrie vs Constant Lestienne will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Cameron Norrie vs Constant Lestienne in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Cameron Norrie vs Constant Lestienne live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
World number 12 Cam Norrie started the Australian Open as a clear and present danger to the deeper end of the tournament after beating Alex de Minaur, Rafael Nadal and Taylor Fritz at the United Cup two weeks ago. The 27-year-old lost a second Auckland final last week, the city where he grew up and reached his first final in 2019, but that only looked to motivate him in a three-set victory over Luca Van Assche on Monday. Norrie changed the course of his career in an incredible breakthrough in 2021 but last year’s run to the semi-finals of Wimbledon, ended in four sets by eventual champion Novak Djokovic, is the best of his life so far.
THE PREDICTION
This is a tough second round clash with 30-year-old Constant Lestienne, though, as the Frenchman continues to enjoy the late blooming of his own career. Lestienne made his Grand Slam debut on Monday at a career-high ATP world ranking of 55th, beating Thiago Monteiro in straight sets to continue a technical four-match winning streak given that he pulled out of the semi-finals of Auckland last week to focus on this campaign. Norrie beat Lestienne in tight three sets at the Marseille Open back in 2021 and the Frenchman will stop at nothing here in what is clearly the biggest match of his career. Back Norrie to edge through outright with four or even five sets well possible.
