Overview

• Novak Djokovic set up a semifinal with Carlos Alcaraz after outlasting Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4.
• Djokovic acknowledged he did not feel very fresh after the quarterfinal and has pared back his schedule this season to protect his body.
• Carlos Alcaraz reached the last four without dropping a set, beating Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-2, 6-4, and would return to world No. 1 by winning the title.
• Jannik Sinner swept Lorenzo Musetti 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 to face Felix Auger-Aliassime, who edged Alex de Minaur 4-6, 7-6 (9/7), 7-5, 7-6 (7/4).
• Already assured of keeping No. 1, Aryna Sabalenka rallied past Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to reach Saturday’s final against the winner of Naomi Osaka vs. Amanda Anisimova.