The round of 64 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Cameron Norrie and Gael Monfils will take place on August 16.
Cameron Norrie continues to face challenges on the tennis tour, experiencing his third consecutive loss. He was defeated in straight sets by eventual runner-up Alex de Minaur during the opening round of the Toronto Masters in 2023. This marks his second three-match losing streak this year, with the first occurring between the Indian Wells Masters and Monte Carlo Masters in the earlier part of the year. Currently ranked at #15 in the world, Norrie is under pressure in Cincinnati as he needs to defend significant points. In 2022, the former Indian Wells Masters champion had a notable performance at this venue, achieving victories against prominent players like Holger Rune, Andy Murray, and Carlos Alcaraz, which led him to reach the semifinals.
Gael Monfils’ impressive comeback progress gained notable attention and built momentum during the recent Toronto Masters. He secured wins against two players in good form, Christopher Eubanks and Aleksandar Vukic, and notably defeated world #4 Stefanos Tsitsipas. However, his journey was halted in the quarterfinals by eventual champion Jannik Sinner in a three-set match. Since his return from injury in March 2023, the skilled French player has managed just six victories on the main tour. Notably, three of these wins came at the Toronto Masters, highlighting the significance of that achievement. Additionally, this marked his first quarterfinal appearance at any level since the Australian Open in January 2022.
| Cameron Norrie vs Gael Monfils | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | August 16, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Tournament | Cincinnati Open |
| Stage | Round of 64 |
| Time (India) | 1:00 am |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Alex De Minaur | 5-7, 4-6 (L) |
| Aleksandar Kovacevic | 7-5, 6-7, 4-6 (W) |
| Christopher Eubanks | 3-6, 6-3, 2-6, 6-7 (L) |
| Tomas Machac | 6-3, 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 (W) |
| Laslo Djere | 6-3, 6-2 (W) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Jannik Sinner | 4-6, 6-4, 3-6 (L) |
| Aleksandar Vukic | 6-4, 6-4 (W) |
| Stefanos Tsitsipas | 6-4, 6-3 (W) |
| Christopher Eubanks | 7-6, 6-7, 6-1 (W) |
| Tallon Griekspoor | 4-6, 6-1, 3-6 (L) |
In their previous encounters, Gael Monfils has a 2-0 advantage. If Monfils is well-rested and has enough energy to perform at his best, he should have the ability to beat Cameron Norrie, considering their current form.
The round of 64 match of Cincinnati Open 2023 between Cameron Norrie and Gael Monfils will take place on August 16.
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