Prediction: Jacob Fearnley VS Cameron Norrie 2025-05-30
The battle of the Brits is upon us at the French Open. Cameron Norrie, the 29-year-old world No. 81, is looking to make his first fourth-round appearance in Paris, while 23-year-old Jacob Fearnley is aiming to make a name for himself in his Roland Garros debut.
Fearnley's all-or-nothing approach could give Norrie some trouble, but the former world No. 8 has been in decent form on clay, having beaten former world number one Daniil Medvedev earlier in the week. Norrie also has a positive recent record against British opponents, which could give him an edge in this matchup.
As for the odds, Fearnley is the slight favorite, with prices ranging from 1.72 to 1.8 across various bookmakers. Norrie's prices range from 2.0 to 2.05. The spread is mostly set at 1.5 games, with Norrie as the underdog.
My best bet for this matchup is Cameron Norrie +1.5 games at 1.83 (MyBookie.ag). Norrie's experience and recent form on clay make him a decent underdog pick, and the +1.5 games cushion gives us some wiggle room in case Fearnley's aggressive style pays off. Don't expect a straightforward win for either player, but Norrie's consistency should see him through to the next round.
Created: May 30, 2025, 2:06 a.m. GMT