Overview

• Fritz meets Djokovic on Tuesday in New York with the American seeking a first victory after a 0-10 head-to-head.
• Their most recent match came at the 2024 Shanghai Masters, where Djokovic won 6-4, 7-6(6) after saving a set point.
• Fritz advanced by defeating Emilio Nava, Lloyd Harris, Jerome Kym and Tomas Machac, closing out Machac 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in the fourth round.
• Djokovic, a 24-time major champion, reached the last eight past Learner Tien, Zachary Svajda, Cameron Norrie and Jan-Lennard Struff, beating Struff 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 after brief arm treatment from a trainer.
• Preview analysis frames this as Fritz’s best opening yet given his career-best form and some recent vulnerability from Djokovic, as Fritz emphasizes self-improvement over outside advice and Djokovic highlights Fritz’s serve and forehand as key weapons.