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Norrie Faces Zverev: A History of Tough Head-to-Heads
23 Jan
Summary
- Cameron Norrie faces Alexander Zverev with a 0-6 record.
- Vitas Gerulaitis famously beat Jimmy Connors after 16 losses.
- Novak Djokovic holds the worst ATP Tour head-to-head record.
Cameron Norrie, Britain's final contender in the Australian Open singles, is set to face Germany's Alexander Zverev in the third round. This match presents a significant challenge for Norrie, as he has lost all six of their previous encounters. When asked about a positive outlook, the 30-year-old Norrie quipped about a junior victory over Zverev, echoing a similar sentiment from Vitas Gerulaitis in 1980.
Gerulaitis famously stated, 'No-one beats Vitas Gerulaitis 17 times in a row,' after finally overcoming Jimmy Connors following 16 consecutive losses. Such lopsided head-to-head records are a recurring theme in professional tennis. France's Gael Monfils holds the most extreme record, having lost all 20 matches against Novak Djokovic, the worst in ATP Tour history. Other notable examples include Richard Gasquet's 18-0 record against Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer's 17-0 record against Roger Federer.
