2026 Australian Open: Nava vs. Norrie Match Preview and Predictions

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2026 Australian Open: Nava vs. Norrie Match Preview and Predictions

Emilio Nava, currently ranked No. 89, will take on No. 27 Cameron Norrie in the Round of 64 at the 2026 Australian Open. This match is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, and is anticipated to be highly competitive.

Match Overview

As the tournament unfolds, Norrie enters this match as the favorite, holding odds of -250, while Nava is the underdog with odds of +190. Fans can watch the action live on ESPN+ and Fubo, ensuring they don’t miss any of the exciting moments during the Australian Open.

Match Details

  • Tournament: Australian Open
  • Round: Round of 64
  • Date: January 20, 2026
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Fubo
  • Court Surface: Hard

Player Performance and Statistics

Emilio Nava has a hard court record of 12 wins against 7 losses over the past year. His performance statistics reveal important insights:

  • Service game success rate: 80.6%
  • Return game success rate: 22.0%
  • Break-point conversion rate: 36.0% (40 out of 111)

Nava’s last tournament was the ASB Classic, where he lost in the Round of 32 to No. 43 Sebastian Baez, with a score of 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 on January 12.

Cameron Norrie’s Recent Performance

Cameron Norrie has had a mixed year on hard courts, achieving a record of 19 wins and 17 losses across 17 tournaments. Here are his key statistics:

  • Service game success rate: 78.3%
  • Return game success rate: 23.0%
  • Break-point conversion rate: 34.7% (82 out of 236)

In his recent match at the ASB Classic, Norrie faced No. 63 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the Round of 16, where he lost with scores of 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 on January 13.

Predictions and Expectations

The odds suggest an implied probability of 71.4% for Norrie to win this match against Nava. As both players have faced challenges recently, their upcoming clash promises to be a compelling match-up in the 2026 Australian Open.