Overview

• The semifinal is scheduled not before 3:00 pm EDT on Friday at Arthur Ashe Stadium, with live coverage on ESPN in the U.S., Sky Sports in the U.K., and Jio Hotstar/Star Sports in India.
• Alcaraz has reached the last four without dropping a set, dispatching Jiri Lehecka in straight sets to extend his dominant form in New York.
• Djokovic leads the head‑to‑head 5–3, winning their last two meetings—the Paris 2024 Olympic final and the 2025 Australian Open quarterfinal—and is 3–0 against Alcaraz on hard courts.
• The 38‑year‑old Djokovic has managed physical issues this season and said he is unsure how his body will hold up over a long match, adding that his best tennis will be required.
• Alcaraz has spoken of wanting revenge, and analysts expect the crowd to favor him, with Andy Roddick suggesting Djokovic may look to channel a hostile atmosphere to his advantage.