Fritz has faced Davidovich Fokina twice already in 2025, and the two are 1-1 against each other. Fritz defeated Davidovich Fokina 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 at the Eastbourne tournament, before Davidovich Fokina won 7-6, 7-6 at Delray Beach.

After three sets, the match was paused to close the stadium roof and finish up under the lights. While Fritz was in control and up 3-6, 6-3, 7-6, Diallo was pushing him to the limit — and the Canadian's play seemingly improved once the roof closed.

Taylor Fritz has managed to deal with his opponent’s 153 mph serve — it was the fastest in Wimbledon history, but Fritz won the point — and an overnight suspension before the fifth set to finish off a 6-7 (6),