US Open 2025: Djokovic Sets Up Semifinal Showdown with Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic dispatched local favourite Taylor Fritz in a tense quarterfinal clash at the US Open, surviving a four-set battle to set up a highly anticipated semifinal against Carlos Alcaraz. The 38-year-old Serbian continues his pursuit of a record-extending 25th Grand Slam, while Alcaraz, relentless and unbeaten so far, awaits with fire.

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Match Recap

Djokovic edged Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 in a contest marked by gritty defence and pivotal moments. Saving 10 of 11 early break points and holding firm in crucial stages, Djokovic leveraged his experience to persist. Fritz mounted a comeback in the third set, but ultimately succumbed on match point, double-faulting to seal his fate. The victory extended Djokovic’s head-to-head dominance over Fritz to 11-0, and earned him a spot in his 53rd major semifinal.

What It Means

Djokovic’s win sets the stage for a formidable showdown with Carlos Alcaraz, who himself is unbeaten in the tournament and riding a wave of confidence. At 38, Djokovic is defying age and expectations, becoming the oldest man in the Open Era to reach all four major semifinals in one season.

This US Open semifinal at Flushing Meadows promises fireworks. Djokovic marches on as a master of major moments, but Alcaraz is the present and future of men’s tennis. The matchup transcends merely a place in the final; it’s about legacy, momentum, and who stands tallest when the stakes couldn’t be higher.