Wimbledon, the most prestigious grass-court Grand Slam, is in full swing and has delivered plenty of excitement so far. As we reach the fourth day of the tournament, players are fiercely competing for their places in the Round of 32.
On Thursday, July 4, two British favourites, Jack Draper and Cameron Norrie, are set to face off in the Round of 64. This clash offers many exciting betting opportunities and we have sorted the best bets for you. Read on for our Draper vs Norrie prediction and betting tips.
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Player Form: Draper Dominating
Draper has been playing fantastic tennis this season, frequently making appearances in quarter-finals and semi-finals. He’s been performing brilliantly across all courts, and grass is no exception.
Recently, Draper reached the quarter-finals of the Queen's Club Championship with a remarkable victory against Carlos Alcaraz in the Round of 16. He also claimed the title in Stuttgart by defeating Matteo Berrettini. In the first round of Wimbledon, Draper defeated Elias Ymer to secure his spot in the Round of 64.
Norrie, on the other hand, has had a disappointing season so far. His best performance this year includes reaching the Round of 16 at the Australian Open and making it to the semi-finals in Rio de Janeiro.
The grass season hasn't been kind to Norrie, marked by early exits at the Queen's Club and Eastbourne. His last Grand Slam appearance at Roland-Garros ended with a first-round defeat. However, Norrie's fortunes seem to be turning around at Wimbledon. He started his campaign with a victory over Facundo Diaz Acosta in the first round to book his spot in the second.
How the Bookies View It: Draper the Favourite
Bookmaker Betfred is clearly favouring Draper to be the victor of this encounter, making him the favourite at 1/3. In contrast, Norrie is sitting way behind at 9/4 to win. Set betting suggests a 3-0 win for Draper, with this result paying 15/8.
Recent Head-to-Head: Norrie Has the Edge
Draper and Norrie have come across each other twice before this encounter. Interestingly, Norrie has a 2-0 edge over Draper in their head-to-head. Their last encounter was in the Round of 64 of the ATP Masters 1000 Miami in 2022, where Norrie defeated Draper 7-6(5), 6-4.
Anything Else Catch the Eye?
Draper scored the biggest win of his career at Queen’s Club by defeating world No. 3 and 2023 Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz. This season, he holds a 20-13 win-loss record and showcased his prowess with 14 aces and 54 winners to secure a first-round victory against Ymer at Wimbledon.
In contrast, Norrie has had a rather middling season with a 14-13 win-loss record. He started his Wimbledon campaign with a straight-sets win over Acosta but had to work hard for it, tallying four aces and 19 winners in the match.
Draper vs Norrie Betting Tips & Prediction
Norrie has a considerable head-to-head edge over Draper in their past encounters, but Draper is currently in impressive form. He is likely to defeat Norrie and win over the home crowd. However, Norrie can definitely push Draper to drop a set.
- Draper to win 3-1 @ 13/5
- Draper to win @ 1/3
Draper and Norrie will play on Court One. While you wait, make sure to go through our men’s outright winner betting tips for Wimbledon 2024.
Bren is our resident Kiwi, and has been playing or watching sports down under in New Zealand for the better part of three decades. With 12+ years experience as a professional writer, Bren loves to dive deep into all things sport to bring the best betting analysis and predictions here at Mr Fixits Tips.
