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Alcaraz Reaches US Open Semifinals to Face Djokovic

A New York title would return the 22-year-old to No. 1.

Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz beat Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 in 1:56 without facing a break point at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
  • The world No. 2 has advanced to the last four without dropping a set through five matches.
  • Novak Djokovic defeated Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 to set their semifinal for Friday, Sept. 5, with the start time yet to be confirmed.
  • Djokovic leads their head-to-head 5–3 and pursues a record-extending 25th Grand Slam at age 38.
  • Alcaraz’s 2025 campaign features roughly 59 wins and six titles, and he regains No. 1 only by winning the tournament.