Djokovic, Alcaraz Advance To US Open Semifinals Clash

Novak Djokovic advanced to the 2025 US Open semifinals by defeating Taylor Fritz in four sets, maintaining an 11-0 head-to-head record against the American and marking his 53rd Grand Slam semifinal appearance. Djokovic, 38, will face Carlos Alcaraz, the 22-year-old Spanish second seed who has yet to drop a set in the tournament, setting up a highly anticipated semifinal clash. Alcaraz defeated Jiri Lehecka convincingly and credited golf as part of his successful pre-match routine, even playing rounds with Sergio Garcia ahead of the match. The Djokovic-Alcaraz rivalry has been one of the most compelling in recent years, with Djokovic currently leading their head-to-head 5-3, including a win earlier this year at the Australian Open quarterfinals. On the women's side, Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the semifinals after her opponent withdrew due to injury, while Jessica Pegula also secured a spot by defeating Barbora Krejcikova. The men's semifinal lineup is completed with Felix Auger-Aliassime facing Alex de Miñaur and Jannik Sinner taking on Lorenzo Musetti, with speculation about a possible third consecutive Alcaraz-Sinner Grand Slam final.