What’s left for Norrie? Despite his middling record, it should be said that he has been rising in the rankings; as of last July, he was in the mid-80s. Two of his five career titles have come on clay. Most important, he’s a pesky player, stubborn competitor, and inveterate fist-pumper. His speed, effort, and craft have worked well against the tour’s other top player, Carlos Alcaraz.

Against Sinner, Norrie will be scrambling to return serves, stay in rallies, and win any point he possibly can. But that’s kinda what he does best. Winner: Sinner