Isner vs Norrie: who will take the lead in the head-to-head?
On August 17, John Isner takes on Cameron Norrie in the first round of the Cincinnati Masters. Who will be stronger in this match? Our answer is in the prediction below.

Command Analysis

John Isner

Isner has been looking really strong recently. Last month, he won the tournament in Atlanta. In the decisive match, he defeated Brandon Nakashima (7-6, 7-5). And last week Isner reached the semifinals of the Masters in Toronto, where he lost to the future winner of the tournament, Daniil Medvedev, in straight sets (2-6, 2-6). Isner is in great form and isn't planning to stop.

Cameron Norrie

After the victory in Los Cabos, Norrie has lost momentum, and at all the following tournaments he was eliminated right at the start. This was the case in Washington, where Kei Nishikori outplayed Norrie in three sets (6-3, 3-6, 3-6), and in Toronto, where Norrie lost in the first round to Karen Khachanov (4-6, 7-5, 4 -6). Norrie is capable of creating problems for any tennis player, but he needs to find his game.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Isner played two tie-breaks in the last five matches.

Ставка1st set: total over 9.5
Norrie played over 9.5 games in the first set in 3 of his last 5 matches.

Tip and bets
Isner's chances of winning are certainly higher. Among his recent achievements are the victory in Atlanta and the semifinals in Toronto. Besides, Isner will play at home, which gives him additional motivation. We expect the American tennis player to win.
Our prediction - Isner to win.
Three sets were played in the last head-to-head match. We believe that the opponents will again need three sets to determine the winner. Isner is in great shape, but Norrie won't leave without a fight. We suggest betting on the total over.
Second wager - total over 24 games.