Frances Tiafoe (12) and Cameron Norrie face off on Wednesday in a compelling second-round matchup at Wimbledon 2025, with both players looking to make a deep run after early exits in Paris.
Tiafoe enters as the 12th seed and is coming off a confident straight-sets win in the opening round. Norrie, playing in front of his home crowd, took down Roberto Bautista Agut in four sets and is hoping to rediscover the form that took him to the semifinals here in 2022.
Head to Head
This will be their fourth career meeting, with Tiafoe holding a 2–1 edge. But it’s their first encounter on grass — a surface where Norrie’s flat strokes and court coverage often neutralize flashier opponents.
Tiafoe’s strength lies in his ability to seize control of rallies early with his serve and forehand. On grass, his aggressive style can be especially effective if he keeps his unforced errors low. However, Norrie thrives on rhythm and movement. If he can extend points and redirect pace, he can frustrate Tiafoe and turn this into a tactical grind.
The key for Tiafoe will be maintaining consistency behind his second serve and avoiding the mid-match lapses that have troubled him in past Slams. For Norrie, exploiting Tiafoe’s impatience and finding angles from the baseline will be essential.
What to Watch
Expect an energetic crowd on No. 1 Court, with Norrie feeding off home support. The matchup pits contrasting styles: Tiafoe’s power and unpredictability against Norrie’s discipline and control. Look for longer rallies than usual for a grass-court match — and a battle that could go the distance.
Prediction
Tiafoe in four sets. If he serves well and keeps his focus, the American’s offensive firepower may prove too much for Norrie to absorb across five sets. But the Brit will make him work for every point.
How to Watch Tiafoe vs. Norrie
The Frances Tiafoe-Cameron Norrie match is set to start at 8:00 AM Eastern on No. 1 Court. The game will air on ESPN, which will offer whip-around coverage. Dedicated match feeds are available for ESPN+ subscribers.
Time: 8:00 AM Eastern
Court: No. 1 Court
TV: ESPN (whiparound coverage)
Streaming: ESPN app and websites, along with multi-court access on ESPN+
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