JudyMurray

Khachanov presents the power and big serve needed to counter the Djokovic defenses. If Karen can be consistent with his first serve and dictate rallies with big first shots then Novak will have a hard time generating winable points.

Stefanos has been on a heater for a while now. I will punt that this continues. Stefanos will hold his own serve much easier than prior opponents vs John. This will be added pressure on John's own serve that he has avoided this tournament.

Not sure if I agree with the price on Delpo.

Gulbis should be able to benefit from Zverev's immaturity.

Taking a punt on the overs here as I think De Minaur should be able to win a set.

Contrarian play

I believe Isner is catching Delpo at the right time. In the prior match, Raonic is far less of an athlete compared to Isner. Almost any other player on tour would have put Delpo away in that match considering the circumstances. I think the match being played in the daytime helps Isner more than Delpo. Big John needs this win more than Delpo.

I am not convinced Federer will beat Cilic here. The draw was laid out on a red carpet for Federer and his wins along the way were less than convincing considering the odds for the final. Straight sets throughout indeed, but that is not necessarily indicative of the GOATs individual performance. In his last 2 matches, Berdych choked a set away and Chung was way over his head and injured. Prior to that Fucsovics lacks any big-match experience and Gasquet doesn't believe in himself so how would he believe he could beat Federer? Cilic knows what is ahead of him and the Wimby final from last year should add motivation rather than discourage him. Federer first serve has not been on and if that continues then Cilic will have an even better chance. Dogs have been howling this entire tournament and I see that to continue here. Federer gets his 20th slam title this year but not at this event.