Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 in the US Open semifinal at Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach his third straight Grand Slam final.
• The Spaniard remains perfect in sets this tournament and secured his first hard-court victory over Djokovic, avenging losses at the 2025 Australian Open and the 2024 Paris Olympics.
• Djokovic’s quest for a record 25th major ended with a fourth consecutive semifinal exit at the Slams, extending his title drought since the 2023 US Open.
• Alcaraz will face either world No. 1 Jannik Sinner or No. 25 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in Sunday’s final, with a Sinner rematch widely anticipated but not yet confirmed.
• A championship on Sunday would return Alcaraz to the ATP No. 1 ranking.