Vukic vs Norrie

🎾 Vukic vs Norrie – Toronto R2 Preview

🧠 Form & Context

• Aleksandar Vukic
  🌟 Masters pedigree: R16 in 2023 Toronto, with wins over Coric and Korda.
  🔄 US Open series spark: Back-to-back tour-level wins over Mpetshi Perricard and Martínez to halt a 1–6 start.
  🏃 Momentum builder: Gained confidence on hard (5–10 in 2025) after solid clay and grass swings.
• Cameron Norrie
  🚀 Resurgent run: R16 in Washington, snapping a long Top-10 drought (beat Musetti) and climbing back into the Top 40.
  🎯 No points to defend: Free to attack Toronto with everything to gain on his favored North American hard courts.
  📉 Toronto hoodoo: 0–2 here previously, but faces a more manageable draw this time.

🔍 Match Breakdown

• 🎾 Baseline battle: Vukic’s punchy flat drives vs Norrie’s inside-out backhand and loopers—control of depth will be key.
• ⚡ Serve & return: Norrie’s heavy lefty serve can earn free points; Vukic must pounce on any second serves to stay in touch.
• 🏃 Movement & retrieval: Both cover the court well—long rallies could favor Norrie’s superior endurance, but Vukic’s aggression may cut points short.
• 🧠 Tactical nuance: Vukic will mix pace and drive changes to disrupt Norrie’s rhythm; Norrie must stay patient and pick perfect moments to unleash.

🔮 Prediction

Norrie’s winning streak and physical edge should see him through—expect him to grind out a tight opener, then pull away in two disciplined sets.
Predicted Score: Norrie def. Vukic 7–5, 6–4