Carlos Alcaraz has stormed into the US Open semifinals without dropping a set, setting up a blockbuster clash with Novak Djokovic this Friday. The Spanish sensation continued his impressive run by dispatching Czech player Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 in the quarterfinals.
"I'm feeling great on court and playing with confidence right now," the world number 2 might be thinking as he prepares for his toughest test yet.
The 2025 US Open has been a showcase of Alcaraz's dominance. He breezed past Darderi 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 in the third round and completely overwhelmed his compatriot Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3. Before that, he eliminated Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech 7-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Alcaraz enters this semifinal riding high after claiming the Cincinnati Masters 1000 title. It's been quite a season for him, with six tournament victories already in his pocket.
Interestingly, the head-to-head record favors his opponent. Djokovic leads their personal battles 5-3, including a victory earlier this year at the 2025 Australian Open where the Serbian prevailed 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4.
The 38-year-old Djokovic, seeded seventh at Flushing Meadows, earned his semifinal spot by defeating hometown favorite Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4. He's hunting for Grand Slam title number 25 – a milestone that would further cement his legendary status.
Can Alcaraz stop Djokovic's quest for history? The showdown happens this Friday, September 5th, with the exact time yet to be announced by tournament organizers.
