Overview

• Novak Djokovic defeated Taylor Fritz 6:3, 7:5, 3:6, 6:4 to reach the US Open semifinals, improving to 11–0 in their head-to-head.
• Carlos Alcaraz advanced past Jiri Lehecka 6:4, 6:2, 6:4 and has yet to lose a set at this tournament.
• Their victories set a men's semifinal between Alcaraz, the 2022 champion, and Djokovic, a four-time winner in New York including 2023.
• Jessica Pegula beat Barbora Krejcikova 6:3, 6:3 to become the first women's semifinalist and will face Aryna Sabalenka or Marketa Vondrousova.
• In doubles, Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez were ousted in the quarterfinals 1:6, 2:6 by top seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova, with Williams saying she hopes to play again this year.