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Djokovic Beats Fritz to Reach US Open Semifinal vs Alcaraz

Alcaraz has not dropped a set in New York, with a return to world No. 1 possible if he wins the title.

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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 to advance to the US Open semifinals.
  • Djokovic improved to 11-0 against Fritz and reached a record-extending 53rd Grand Slam semifinal, tying the US Open mark with a 14th appearance.
  • The semifinal pairs Djokovic with Carlos Alcaraz, whom he leads 5-3 head-to-head, including wins at the 2025 Australian Open and the 2024 Paris Olympics.
  • Alcaraz reached the last four without dropping a set and can reclaim the world No. 1 ranking by taking the title.
  • Fritz’s exit as the last American man extends the U.S. major title drought that dates to Andy Roddick’s 2003 US Open triumph.