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Djokovic Beats Fritz to Reach US Open Semifinal Against Alcaraz

The 38-year-old reaches a record 53rd Slam semifinal in a bid for a 25th major.

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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
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Overview

  • Novak Djokovic defeated Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, improving to 11-0 in their head-to-head and closing the match on a Fritz double-fault.
  • The win ties Jimmy Connors for the most US Open semifinal appearances at 14 and makes Djokovic the oldest man to reach this stage in New York since 1991.
  • Carlos Alcaraz advanced earlier over Jiří Lehečka 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 and has yet to drop a set, setting up a ninth career meeting with Djokovic.
  • Djokovic leads Alcaraz 5-3 overall and has won their last two encounters, including at the 2025 Australian Open quarterfinals.
  • A charged atmosphere featured Djokovic gesturing to the crowd and asking for noise control, and Fritz’s exit extends the U.S. men’s Grand Slam title drought dating to 2003.