Reilly Opelka outlasted Cameron Norrie in 3 sets on Thursday in Dallas. Opelka will play the match-winner between qualifier Ethan Quinn and No. 3 seed Tommy Paul. The Dallas Open match took place at the Ford Center at The Star where the rank number 145 Opelka used his wildcard entry, helping him with the next play.
Match Recap: A Hard-Fought Battle
Reilly Opelka has been resilient in the second set before he edged out Cameron Norrie on Thursday in Dallas. Although Norrie had a strong start, taking the first set in 6-4, Opelka will face the match’s winner as he pushed the game to a tiebreak after winning 7-6 (5).
Norrie was driven out by wildcard Reilly Opelka in three sets 4-6, 7-6 (5), and 6-4. Opelka will be advancing to the final eight of the Dallas Open on Thursday night at the Ford Centre at the Star.
Opelka currently ranks number 145 who played with a strong serve game and will face the match winner between the Number 3 seed Tommy Paul and qualifier Ethan Quinn.
Bettors’ Reactions and Market Shifts
Reilly Opelka has previously won three of the last five games and reached the finals in Brisbane right from the beginning of the season after he retired mid-game against Lehecka. The 27-year-old American tennis player has been suffering from various injuries for the last few seasons but he defeated Shevchenko in the opening round in straight sets.
Tennis Sports betting sites have increased the odds of winning for Novak Djokovic in the 2025 Australian Open after he suffered a shocking loss to really Opelka during the quarter-finals. Opelka said after defeating Djokovic that he focused only on hitting his spots but he also acknowledged that his opponent is the greatest tennis player the world has ever seen. The American took Djokovic on from the baseline and served brilliantly by implementing a robust net game, diffusing the 37-year-old potential and winning in straight sets 7-6(6), 6–3. Despite the upset victory, Opelka has managed to achieve the longest betting odds to win the Brisbane Brisbane international.
On the other hand, Cameron Norrie has lost three of the previous five matches, making it quite a disappointing game for the Brits, resulting in him being outside the top 50 rankings. According to betting sites, the match will be almost 50-50 but many bettors have projected different opinions. Opelka might be in better form, thriving on indoor courts, but Norrie still struggles with his form, and hence, Opelka is the most likely winner of the tournament.
Opelika’s Next Challenge
Opelka might face the defending champion Tommy Paul in the quarter-finals after the third set came through the final set decider, defeating Ethan Quinn. Denis Shapovalov from Canada secured the first four points of the third-side tiebreak coming back from a set, upsetting top seed Fritz, and setting up a reunion with Tomas Machac in the last eight. Opelka says that his motivation will go all the way in Brisbane, but having sat on the sidelines, and watching his fellow Americans advance in the last few games.