Norrie vs Lehecka: prediction for the Australian Open match
Cameron Norrie and Jiri Lehecka face off in the 3rd round of the Australian Open. What to expect from this match? Look out for our prediction below.

Command Analysis

Cameron Norrie

Cameron Norrie showed good results at the first two tournaments of the new season. At the United Cup, the Briton won three out of three matches, and in Aukland he secured the runner-up finish. At the Australian Open, Norrie started with a straight-set victory over Luca Van Assche. In the second round, he defeated another Frenchman Constant Lestienne (6-3, 3-6, 7-6, 6-3).

Jiri Lehecka

Jiri Lehecka is in excellent shape and shouldn't be underestimated. At the United Cup, for instance, the Czech tennis player defeated Alexander Zverev, and at the current major, he outplayed Borna Coric (6-3, 6-3, 6-3) and Christopher Eubanks (6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3). In two matches, Lehecka hit 11 aces and won ten break points.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Norrie has played 3 tie-breaks in his last 5 matches.

Ставка1st set: total under 9.5
Fewer than 10 games were played in the first set in 3 of Lehechka's last 5 matches.

Tip and bets
Lehecka lost to Norrie in two previous matches, but we believe that right now he is ready for a battle against the Briton. This season, Lehecka has outplayed Zverev and Coric, and we will take a risk and back him in the upcoming match, too.
Our prediction - Lehecka to win
Both previous meetings between these two players ended in three sets. We expect the upcoming match to be quite close and long, too. The Czech player is the outsider in this pair, but he is in great form and should put up a good fight.
Second bet - total over 36 games