Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP Geneva match.
Tomas Machac is currently attempting to overcome a prolonged slump in form, while Cameron Norrie is steadily building momentum, having successfully navigated the qualifiers and holding his own against higher-ranked opponents. Given Tomas Machac’s ongoing struggles, Cameron Norrie appears better equipped for a demanding and potentially drawn-out contest.
Cameron Norrie
Cameron Norrie has entered the tournament in strong fashion, advancing through the qualifiers with confidence and finding his rhythm by defeating Ergi Kirkin and Jenson Brooksby. In his most recent performance against Dominic Stricker, he demonstrated competitive sharpness, winning 47% of return points and showing solid movement along the baseline. Cameron Norrie’s clay court record this season is impressive, with 9 victories from 14 matches. Notably, he defeated Tomas Machac’s compatriot Jiří Lehečka on the Madrid clay courts. Although Cameron Norrie’s previous win over Tomas Machac came on grass, the psychological advantage is likely to favour the Briton.
Tomas Machac
Since his standout showing in Acapulco, Tomas Machac has failed to deliver any notable performances on clay. He has played just five matches on the surface in 2025, winning only two. A recurring issue for Tomas Machac is inconsistency within matches — he often alternates between dominant stretches and inexplicable lapses. This pattern was evident in his defeats to Alex De Minaur (6:3, 0:6, 3:6) and Jacob Fearnley (6:1, 3:6, 2:6), where he initially took control but quickly lost his grip on the match.
Cameron Norrie vs Tomas Machac Prediction
Despite being regarded as the favourite, Tomas Machac has yet to impress on clay this season. Cameron Norrie, by contrast, is gaining form and is well-positioned to challenge the Czech player throughout the encounter.
