By Tony Fairbairn
- Cameron Norrie [19] against Tomás Machac
- H2H: Norrie leads 2-0
MADRID, SPAIN – Cameron Norrie looks to overcome Tomas Machac when the two meet in the second round of the Mutua Madrid Open.
H2H and match fundamentals
| Cameron Norrie [19] against Tomás Machac | H2H: Norrie leads 2-0 |
| Madrid 2026 | Madrid, Spain |
| Clay (O) | Prize money: €31,585 |
| Fourth on track four (15:30 BST) | Sky/Now TV <- Subscription required |
After an elimination in the quarterfinals in Barcelona, Cameron Norrie His goal will be to continue gaining momentum as he takes over Tomas Machac in a tough opening match in Madrid.
Tale of the Tape: Key Stats (Last 52 Weeks)
| H2H: | Cameron Norrie (WR 23) | Tomás Machac (WR 41) |
| Previous Tournament Best | R3 (2022) | R2 (2024, 2025) |
| 1street Attend % | 65.8 | 61.9 |
| % of games won with service | 82.1 | 82.1 |
| Breakpoints % saved | 67.4 | 64.5 |
| 2North Dakota % of points earned for return of service | 50.8 | 48.3 |
| Breakpoints % converted | 37.7 | 44.7 |
Norrie will have to be aggressive and proactive on serve, as Machac has been lethal and efficient on return.
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Playing styles and prediction.
It was a good start to the season for Machac, who began the year by winning the ATP 250 event in Adelaide. After his initial form dipped, Machac has regained momentum during the clay court season, including pushing. Sinner Jannik to three sets in Monaco. Now, the 25-year-old will try to improve his game and be proactive upon his return as he looks for a big swing on clay with the ambition of being seeded for Roland Garros.
Norrie will try to be aggressive on serve and use the backhand to push Machac behind the baseline. Meanwhile, Machac will try to use the wide serve to force Norrie out of his position and will look to take risks on the return of the second serve. This will be a competitive match with both players hoping to have a chance at a deep tournament. However, Norrie is expected to play his best tennis under pressure and claim victory in Madrid.
Prediction: Norrie in three sets.