Is Jacquet getting calmed down?
Norrie just knocked two French guys out of the tournament—can't he lose and leave us alone?
Two great wins for Norrie against our French players. I'm quite impressed by the quality of his serve, which isn't usually his strong point, but also by his fitness this week! He's usually exhausted as soon as matches go on a bit longer, but he was definitely the fresher one against Cazaux in the third set. He's defending his final and his place in the top 30, so he has double motivation, and it shows. He's particularly focused, and he knows he has a good opportunity, plus he has a day off. Jacquet will try his luck against him this time, and the Frenchman comes in with a few tricks up his sleeve; his aggression is his strength. He did it well against Van Assche and again today (two opponents much weaker than Norrie currently is). The idea is to maintain this attacking style of play that suits him well. We mustn't let Norrie weave his web as he likes to do, especially since, as I said, the Brit is still in good physical shape, so he'll want to extend the points. Jacquet needs to seize his opportunity, try some tough shots, and follow through at the net too; it's not unnatural for him, quite the opposite, so I have high hopes of seeing him implement this game plan. I'm giving Norrie the clear favorite in this match; he's been playing well at the end of the year and hasn't lost to just anyone. I imagine him winning this match again, but I can see Jacquet causing him problems before he logically succumbs.


