Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 1-1 Taylor Fritz*

Compared to the actual chances Fritz has been presented with throughout tonight, 15-30 is only a look, but the American goes long on the backhand cheaply.

He blasts through Djokovic to get to deuce but Djokovic locks in to win the next two points in a row and hold. Delivering when it counts, again.

Jamie Braidwood3 September 2025 03:21

*Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 0-1 Taylor Fritz

It gets a little rocky for Fritz as he goes from 40-0 to deuce, but he keeps his cool to put away a forehand winner and get the hold.

It’s a long way back from here but that’s a start.

Jamie Braidwood3 September 2025 03:16

SECOND SET! Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 Taylor Fritz*

Through the first five or six games of the second set Fritz looked to be in complete control. He couldn’t get the break when he was on top and when he did, Djokovic was already in front and the momentum had turned.

1/11 break points for Fritz so far, compared to 3/6 for Djokovic. That is almost the difference.

(AP)

Jamie Braidwood3 September 2025 03:06

SECOND SET! Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 Taylor Fritz*

Fritz was right in the rally on 30-30 but his forehand is loose and Djokovic puffs out his cheeks!

Set point for Djokovic. This would still be a steal. Fritz has mostly been on top in this second frame.

Djokovic makes a stunning retrieval to his forehand side, sliding low to return the Fritz attack.

Fritz nets and Djokovic takes it! He blows a couple of kisses to someone in the crowd, presumably a Fritz fan.

Jamie Braidwood3 September 2025 03:03

BREAK! *Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-5 Taylor Fritz

Double fault from Fritz on the opening point… Then a poor forehand into the net! He’s immediately under pressure and can’t buy a serve.

Another double-fault! Djokovic gets the break back, immediately. Oh dear, that’s a gift from Fritz.

Djokovic will get his second go at serving for the second set.

Jamie Braidwood3 September 2025 02:57

BREAK! Novak Djokovic 6-3 5-5 Taylor Fritz*

“Finally” Fritz appears to say to himself as Djokovic slumps a drop shot into the net.

Fritz gets his break, at the 10th opportunity of the match! And it means we are back on serve.

Jamie Braidwood3 September 2025 02:54

*Novak Djokovic 6-3 5-4 Taylor Fritz

This time, surely?! Fritz plays an excellent aggressive point to put away the smash and go 0-15 up. It’s followed by a Djokovic double-fault, then Djokovic putting the volley into the net.

This would just be cruel if Djokovic escapes.

Jamie Braidwood3 September 2025 02:52

*Novak Djokovic 6-3 5-4 Taylor Fritz

Over to Djokovic to serve for a two-set lead.

Fritz has had chances for the break before. He’s now desperate for one.

Jamie Braidwood3 September 2025 02:48

Novak Djokovic 6-3 5-3 Taylor Fritz*

Djokovic, of course, follows that break by immediately shutting the door on Fritz.

An ace is slammed down the middle.

(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Jamie Braidwood3 September 2025 02:45

BREAK! *Novak Djokovic 6-3 4-3 Taylor Fritz

It’s a steal. It’s daylight robbery.

Djokovic gets the break at his first opportunity. Fritz’s arm goes loose and he makes a bad error on the forehand side on 15-30. Djokovic locks in, Fritz tries to drop him, but Djokovic races to the ball and Fritz can only shake his head as he slumps to his chair a break down.

Jamie Braidwood3 September 2025 02:41