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Djokovic Beats Fritz to Reach Record 53rd Major Semi, Sets Up Alcaraz Clash at US Open

The 38-year-old’s season-long run to every Slam semifinal now meets Alcaraz’s straight-sets march.

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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

  • Novak Djokovic defeated Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 in the US Open quarterfinals to extend his head-to-head over the American to 11-0.
  • The victory puts Djokovic into a record 53rd Grand Slam semifinal and a record-tying 14th at Flushing Meadows.
  • He will face Carlos Alcaraz on Friday after the No. 2 seed beat Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 and advanced without dropping a set.
  • Djokovic leads Alcaraz 5-3 in their rivalry, including wins at the 2025 Australian Open quarterfinals and the 2024 Paris Olympic final.
  • A tense Arthur Ashe atmosphere featured Djokovic exchanging gestures with the pro-Fritz crowd and appealing for quiet, as the American ended the match with a double fault.