Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP Washington match.
Cameron Norrie returns to action after his run to the Wimbledon quarter-finals and will be playing on hard courts for the first time in a month. His opponent, Billy Harris, has already navigated the qualifying rounds and appears well-adjusted to the surface in Washington. Norrie’s short layoff may impact his rhythm early in the match.
Cameron Norrie
Cameron Norrie’s 2025 form on hard courts has been inconsistent, reflected in a 6-8 win-loss record. While he has reached the quarter-finals at a few ATP 250 events, he has also suffered surprising defeats to Thiago Agustín Tirante, Constant Lestienne, and Bu Yunchaokete. In five of his last six matches on hard courts, he has struggled to gain control, with each contest featuring at least 21 games. After his recent break from competition, Norrie may need time to regain his match sharpness.
Billy Harris
Billy Harris has enjoyed a strong season on hard courts, posting a solid 19-12 record. In Washington, he claimed straight-set wins over Marek Gengel (6:1, 7:5) and Moerani Bouzige (6:4, 7:6), with both matches reaching at least 20 games. Even in defeat, Harris has shown resilience—across seven of his twelve hard court losses this season, he either covered the handicap or managed to take a set. In their most recent meeting, Billy Harris defeated Cameron Norrie in straight sets (6:4, 6:4).
Cameron Norrie vs Billy Harris Prediction
Harris is match-fit, while Norrie might struggle to find his rhythm early on. It's worth noting that Billy already outclassed Cameron just a month ago, so he'll be heading into this clash with a solid chance of coming out on top.
