Cameron Norrie vs Learner Tien Prediction & Betting Tips - Hong Kong Open

Prediction published on 29/12/2024, 07:00  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 29/12/2024 at 07:54 in Tennis Predictions

Two unseeded players meet in the first round of the ATP tournament being played in Hong Kong. Britain's Cameron Norrie faces America's Learner Tien. Who will make it into the second round? Read our match prediction.

Cameron Norrie is ranked 49th in the world but was 18th this time last year. He's had problems both with his form and fitness but played well down under earlier this year. A quarter-final in Auckland was reached and the last 16 of the Australian Open.

Norrie missed most of July and all of August and September through injury. Since his return, the 29-year-old struggled initially but he reached the final in Metz in his most recent ATP tournament. 

Learner Tien is down at 122 in the rankings, eight places below the career-high he achieved in November. The American only turned 19 earlier this month and most recently played in the Next Gen Finals.

Tien lost a group match to Joao Fonseca but reached the final where he lost again to the Brazilian. In that tournament though, only four games were needed to win a set. The American has mainly played on the Challenger Tour this year with four titles won.

We tip Norrie to get the win in this match.