Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 in 1 hour 56 minutes, never facing a break point and breaking to start the first two sets.
• His semifinal opponent is Novak Djokovic, who overcame Taylor Fritz in four sets to set up their ninth career meeting, with Djokovic leading the series 5–3.
• Alcaraz has not dropped a set through five rounds, advancing to his third US Open and ninth Grand Slam semifinal at age 22.
• The victory adds to a dominant 2025 that features roughly 59 wins and six titles, reflecting his sustained peak form.
• The No. 1 race remains undecided, with Alcaraz able to overtake Jannik Sinner depending on Sinner’s results and his own finish in New York.