Indian Wells Masters: Norrie vs Daniel Tennis Prediction & Pick

TennisSection previews the 2023 Indian Wells Masters as Cameron Norrie takes on Taro Daniel in the third round on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

Will Cameron Norrie get the win? Will Taro Daniel pull off the upset? This will be an interesting one, where we have the 2021 champion taking on an opponent coming off a big win. Who will triumph and move through to the Round of 16 at the 2023 Indian Wells Masters?

Cameron Norrie vs. Taro Daniel Match Preview

Cameron Norrie got a solid start to his campaign in a quest for a 2nd masters title and a 2nd title here at Indian Wells. Being a former champion, we know he loves to play in these conditions so it’s a matter of if he’s ready to take on the rest of the field and to see if he can make another good run. Taro Daniel certainly won’t be an easy opponent, but Norrie will still be feeling confident in another appearance in the Round of 16 here at the 2023 Indian Wells Masters.

Taro Daniel took down Matteo Berrettini 7-6 0-6 6-3 in a tight match, remarkably recovering from the bagel in the 2nd set to book his place in the Round of 32 as he takes on 10th seed Cameron Norrie. If he wants to win tomorrow, I think he’ll have to play really aggressively as Norrie loves the longer rallies and few players in the world really have the ability to defeat him in the longer exchanges, particularly on this court at the 2023 Indian Wells Masters.

Cameron Norrie vs. Taro Daniel Prediction and Pick

Cameron Norrie and Taro Daniel have met once before, with Taro Daniel leading the head to head 1-0. Interestingly enough, Daniel took down Norrie at this very event back in 2018. Norrie wasn’t anywhere close to where he is now, but Norrie will still be wary of this as he looks to get his revenge and book a spot in the fourth round of the 2023 Indian Wells Masters.