N. Djokovic has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -5.4 to 11.1, with at least one match where N. Djokovic was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving N. Djokovic vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

T. Fritz comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -12.7 to 12.4, with at least one match where T. Fritz was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving T. Fritz vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — T. Fritz has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -11 over recent matches.