Match Details
- Fixture: Cameron Norrie vs. Matteo Bellucci
- Date: Jul. 4, 2025
- Tournament: Wimbledon 2025
- Round: Third Round (Round of 32)
- Venue: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England
- Category: Grand Slam
- Surface: Outdoor Grass
- Live telecast: Tennis Channel + ESPN (USA)
Cameron Norrie vs Mattia Belluccia Preview
The British No. 3 and former World No. 8 player Cameron Norrie is currently focused on regaining momentum this season after overcoming injury. He reached the French Open fourth round with a five-set victory over Daniil Medvedev and a straight-set win over Federico Gomez.
Besides that, his entry into the grass swing also turned out to be commendable. He took down 12th seed Frances Tiafoe in a thrilling four‑set battle (4‑6, 6‑4, 6‑3, 7‑5) on No. 1 Court at Wimbledon. This marked his first top 20 win at SW19 and his third round appearance for a fourth time.
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— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 2, 2025
Bellucci, the Italian left‑hander, had fewer expectations but turned out to be quite equally impressive. Fresh off a career‑high ranking of No. 66 in April, he paved his way through Wimbledon qualifiers and then posted straight‑sets victories over Oliver Crawford and Jiri Lehecka, the latter ending 7‑6(4), 6‑1, 7‑5, to book his spot in the third round at the ongoing major. This also marked his best Grand Slam performance so far.
Cameron Norrie vs Mattia Ballucci Head-to-Head
Bellucci and Norrie have faced each other just once on the ATP Tour prior to this clash. This makes the upcoming Wimbledon encounter only their second head-to-head battle, with the Italian leading 1–0. Their sole meeting took place at the Monte‑Carlo Masters in 2025, where Bellucci secured a 6–4, 2–6, 6–3 win. The match lasted approximately two hours and seven minutes.
Cameron Norrie vs Mattia Ballucci Prediction
Norrie has shown solid form on grass this season, winning two of his first four matches before sliding past Tiafoe on Court One with efficient play. His game is built on consistency, excellent defense, and an improved first serve, particularly on his favored big-match stage.
Mattia Bellucci, on the other hand, brings a flair suited to grass. This includes agile footwork, sharp angles, and a willingness to come forward. He currently holds a 2-2 grass tour record this year.
Norrie’s 2025 record stands at approximately 16-15 overall, with a grass-specific win rate near 48%, hitting around 64.6% first serves and averaging nearly four aces per match. Bellucci is 7-10 for the season. His serve performance includes roughly 4.6 aces per match and strong pressure‑point stats on fast surfaces. Both players hold solid service numbers, but Norrie’s experience in closing out high-stakes moments gives him the edge.
Despite Bellucci’s capability to extend points, Norrie’s strategic defense, ability to absorb pressure, and consistent serving make him the stronger grass‑court contender. His Court 1 pedigree and recent win over Tiafoe suggest he’ll control the tempo.
Prediction: Norrie to win in straight sets
