Overview

• Both champions take the court Friday in the third round, with Carlos Alcaraz meeting Luciano Darderi and Novak Djokovic drawing Cameron Norrie.
• Alcaraz rides an eight-match winning streak that includes the Cincinnati title and has cruised through his first two rounds in straight sets.
• First-time hard-court Grand Slam winner Darderi advanced with victories over Rinky Hijikata and Eliot Spizzirri to set up a first tour-level meeting with Alcaraz.
• Djokovic owns a 6–0 head-to-head against Norrie but looked shaky in earlier wins over Learner Tien and Zachary Svajda, prompting predictions of a tight contest.
• Previews and betting analysis rank Alcaraz as a heavy favorite, citing value on Alcaraz -8.5 games at 1.83 (bet365), with Day 6 coverage also spotlighting Fritz–Kym, Tiafoe–Struff, and Lehecka–Collignon.