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Djokovic Beats Fritz to Reach 53rd Major Semi, Sets US Open Clash With Alcaraz

The 38-year-old extended his perfect record against Fritz as Alcaraz heads into Friday’s meeting without dropping a set.

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Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 2, 2025 Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his quarter final match against Taylor Fritz of the U.S. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Overview

  • Djokovic won 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 in the quarterfinal, advancing to a record-extending 53rd Grand Slam semifinal and tying the US Open mark with 14.
  • The victory pushed his head-to-head over Fritz to 11-0 and kept alive his pursuit of a record 25th major singles title.
  • Alcaraz beat Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 and has yet to lose a set this tournament, with a chance to return to world No. 1 if he lifts the trophy.
  • Djokovic leads Alcaraz 5-3 overall, winning their last two meetings, and they have not played each other before at Flushing Meadows.
  • A charged Arthur Ashe crowd led Djokovic to ask for more quiet during play, and he celebrated with a dance dedicated to his daughter; Fritz’s exit extends the U.S. men’s major title drought dating to 2003.