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Alcaraz vs. Djokovic Set for US Open Semifinal

The meeting tests Alcaraz’s perfect tournament against Djokovic’s big-match pedigree with ATP No. 1 implications.

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reacts after defeating Taylor Fritz, of the United States, during the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Alcaraz celebra uno de sus puntos. | Kirsty Wigglesworth
Felix Auger-Aliassime celebrando con el puño en alto.
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Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz swept Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 in 1 hour 56 minutes, reaching his ninth Grand Slam semifinal and third at Flushing Meadows.
  • Alcaraz did not face a break point against Lehecka and remains the only men’s semifinalist in New York yet to drop a set, underscoring his serving efficiency.
  • Novak Djokovic beat Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 to book Friday’s semifinal and said he would "try to ruin people's plans" as he targets another US Open final.
  • Djokovic leads their head‑to‑head 5–3 and won the last two meetings, including the 2025 Australian Open quarterfinals and the 2024 Olympic final.
  • The winner could tighten the race for world No. 1, with Jannik Sinner currently atop the rankings, and both players have two days’ rest before the Friday showdown.