Riera - Ryser

The Serbian doesn't play as confidently and the years are showing their effects on Norrie, who is in good form, I believe can cause problems for Djokovic. Norrie is a good clay court player, especially when in form, as shown by his performance against Alcaraz on this surface and taking a set against Djokovic in Switzerland. Playing in the third round and already his fourth match in this tournament, it may not be a decisive factor, but it should still be difficult for Djokovic, and even against weaker opponents, the usually confident Serbian has not been so promising, so we will see how he performs now.

Serb does not play as confidently and years take their toll on Norrie, who remains soft and in good form, can cause problems for Djokovic. Norrie is a good clay court player, especially when in form, as shown by his match against Alcaraz on this surface where he won a set and also against Djokovic in Switzerland. Although he has played 3 sets and this is already his 4th match in this tournament, I don't think he will be a crucial opponent for Djokovic, but it should still be difficult for the Serbian, who has not been very convincing against weaker opponents. We will see how it goes for him now.

Djokovic's period up until now has been very easy, with all 3 matches being won 3-0 against lower level opponents. Now it will be the first serious test for the Serb, as the Brit knows well what it takes to win a set. These guys played against each other less than 2 weeks ago in the ATP semi-finals in Geneva, where Djokovic won 2-1. The Brit has already eliminated Medvedev, who had lost his form, in the first round, which boosted his confidence for the next 2 matches, which he won 3-0. Djokovic will win this match, but the Brit will definitely make him nervous.