Cameron Norrie aims for clay court improvement in Barcelona against Harold Mayot

Cameron Norrie is set to face off against qualifier Harold Mayot in the opening round of the ATP Barcelona 2024 tournament, with both players looking to make their mark on the clay court.

Norrie, currently ranked 31st in the world, has had a somewhat underwhelming season on clay so far and will be hoping to turn things around in Barcelona. On the other hand, Mayot, ranked 116th, has been in good form recently, reaching a Challenger final in Barletta and aiming to break into the top 100.

In terms of key stats, Norrie will need to be aware of Mayot’s return efficiency, while also focusing on his own serve to gain confidence on big points. Mayot, on the other hand, will look to continue his power on return and remain calm on serve.

The match is expected to be a tough battle for Norrie, but the Brit is predicted to come out on top in three sets. Meanwhile, Dan Evans suffered a straight-set loss to Brandon Nakashima in his opening round match, breaking in the opening game but ultimately losing confidence against an aggressive opponent.

With the fourth Masters 1000 event of the season in Madrid on the horizon, Evans will now shift his focus to that tournament as he looks to bounce back from his early exit in Barcelona.

Tennis fans can catch all the action from ATP Barcelona 2024 on Sky/Now TV, with Norrie’s match against Mayot set to take place on Pista Andres Gimeno at 16:00 BST. Don’t miss out on what promises to be an exciting clash between these two talented players.