Taylor Fritz, currently ranked No. 9, is set to take on Novak Djokovic, the No. 2-ranked player, in the quarterfinals of the US Open on Tuesday, September 5th.
Djokovic (-550) is favorite for the win against the underdog Fritz (+450) having dispatched of him in the Cincinnati Masters just a few weeks ago.
Fritz earned his spot in the quarterfinals with a convincing three-set victory, defeating Dominic Stephan Stricker 7-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the Round of 16.
On the other hand, Djokovic secured his quarterfinal berth with a straight-sets win against Borna Gojo, posting a scoreline of 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 in his Round of 16 match on Sunday.
Tennis fans can anticipate an exciting matchup between these two talented players as they vie for a place in the tournament’s semifinals.
The upcoming match between Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz will mark their eighth meeting. Djokovic has emerged victorious in all seven of their previous encounters. Their most recent clash occurred in the quarterfinal of the Cincinnati Open, where Djokovic convincingly beat Fritz in straight sets. As of now, Novak Djokovic holds a commanding 7-0 lead in their head-to-head record, indicating his dominance in their previous matchups.
What happened in the last 16?
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On Sunday, Novak Djokovic advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2023 US Open by defeating Borna Gojo in a straight-sets victory. Djokovic secured the win with a score of 6-2, 7-5, 6-4, and the match lasted for two hours and 26 minutes at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.
This victory marked Djokovic’s 13th quarter-final appearance in the men’s singles at the US Open, tying the records of Roger Federer and Andre Agassi. Additionally, Djokovic holds the record for the most wins in night matches at Flushing Meadows, with 37 victories.
Djokovic’s performance was particularly impressive with his first serves, winning a remarkable 88 percent of points from them (45 out of 51). He also capitalized on five of his 13 break points.
While Djokovic hit 26 winners, which was 14 less than Gojo, the difference in the match came down to unforced errors. Gojo committed 40 unforced errors, while Djokovic made only 12, showcasing his precision and control during the match
Taylor Fritz emerged victorious in his match against Dominic Stephan Stricker, winning with a scoreline of 7-6 (7-4), 6-4, 6-4. The match lasted for two hours and 13 minutes. While Stricker put up a tough fight in all three sets, Fritz demonstrated composure under pressure, securing the win.
Fritz’s performance was notable for his impressive first serve win percentage, which stood at 83%, winning 45 out of 54 first serve points. He also delivered an impressive total of 17 aces during the match. Additionally, Fritz converted three out of four break points, showing his effectiveness in crucial moments. His proficiency at the net was another highlight, as he won 78% of points when approaching the net. Overall, it was a strong and well-rounded performance by Taylor Fritz.
Prediction
A repeat of the Cincinnati Open with Djokovic winning this in straight sets despite the home court advantage for Fritz.
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