Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz swept Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 to reach the last four without dropping a set.
- Novak Djokovic beat Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 to advance to his 53rd Grand Slam semifinal and 14th at the US Open.
- Friday’s clash will be their ninth meeting, with Djokovic leading 5–3 after winning the 2025 Australian Open quarterfinal and the 2024 Olympic final.
- Alcaraz’s 2025 campaign features six titles and a 59–6 record, reinforcing his status as a former US Open champion from 2022.
- The No. 1 ranking remains in play, with Alcaraz’s prospects depending on Jannik Sinner’s results and his own finish in New York.