By Tony Fairbairn
- Cameron Norrie [7] v Stan Wawrinka [WC]
- H2H: Wawrinka leads 2-0
BARCELONA, SPAIN – Cameron Norrie aims to spoil Stan Wawrinka’s retirement tour as the two clash in Barcelona.
H2H & Match Fundamentals
| Cameron Norrie [7] v Stan Wawrinka [WC] | H2H: Wawrinka leads 2-0 |
| ATP Barcelona 2026 | Barcelona, Spain |
| Clay (O) | Prize Money: €22,770 |
| Third on Pista Rafa Nadal (Not before 15:00 BST) | Sky/Now TV |
After a positive performance in Monte-Carlo, Cameron Norrie will look to build on that in Barcelona when he faces Stan Wawrinka in the opening round.
Tale of the Tape – Key Stats (Last 52 Weeks)
| H2H: | Cameron Norrie (WR 24) | Stan Wawrinka (WR 104) |
| Tournament Previous Best | Quarter-Final (2021, 2022, 2024) | Semi-Final (2006, 2008) |
| 1st Serve % | 65.9 | 56 |
| Service Games Won % | 81.9 | 76.9 |
| Break Points Saved % | 67.3 | 59 |
| 2nd Serve Return Points Won % | 51.2 | 50 |
| Break Points Converted % | 38.1 | 34.4 |
Norrie will aim to be aggressive and proactive on serve while the second serve return points could be a crucial factor in deciding who wins this match.
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Playing styles and prediction
After a 20 year career at the highest level, Wawrinka will be retiring from tennis after a sensational season. It has been an incredible career for Wawrinka and he will be hoping he can end it in sensational style with his run to the third round of the Australian Open showing that he still has good tennis left in him. The question is does Wawrinka have the physicality and consistency to maintain this level on the clay?
Norrie will aim to extend the rallies and use variety to force unforced errors from Wawrinka’s game. Meanwhile, Wawrinka will aim to be aggressive on first serve and will use the backhand to implement his first strike tennis. This will be a big test for Norrie who is yet to beat Wawrinka in his career. However, the Brit’s consistency and physicality may prove too much for Wawrinka although it wouldn’t be a complete surprise if Wawrinka rolled back the years in Barcelona.
Prediction: Norrie in three sets.
