US EditionCarlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic in 3 sets at the US Open to reach 3rd Grand Slam final in a row
Carlos Alcaraz reached his third consecutive Grand Slam final by defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets, maintaining a 45-2 record this season with eight straight final appearances.
- On September 6, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-6 , 6-2 in straight sets at Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the US Open 2025 final.
- Having beaten Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open earlier this year, Novak Djokovic sought revenge as Alcaraz aimed for his sixth Grand Slam and second US Open title.
- Statistically, the match highlighted Alcaraz's attacking edge as Carlos Alcaraz hit 30 winners to Novak Djokovic's 15 in a two hours and 23 minutes contest, ending with Djokovic's double fault and forehand error.
- The win sets up a Sunday final against reigning champion Jannik Sinner or Canadian 25th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, marking Alcaraz's third consecutive Grand Slam final and continuing their recent duopoly if Sinner prevails.
- The result underscores Alcaraz and Sinner's hold on the majors as they have claimed seven of the last 12 championships, while Alcaraz has reached eight consecutive ATP finals and secured his first hard-court win over Novak Djokovic.
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Alcaraz tops Djokovic to reach 3rd straight Slam final
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz used his youth, athleticism and creativity to assert himself against the much more accomplished, but also much older, Novak Djokovic and beat the 24time major champion 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 at the U.S. Open…
Tennis - Alcaraz tames Djokovic before Sinner sets up US Open final showdown
NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz took down 24-times major winner Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-6(4) 6-2 with clinical precision on Friday to reach the US Open final, prevailing in a blockbuster showdown that packed the house at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Carlos Alcaraz was about to begin a series of television interviews to talk about how he applied his youth, physical deployment and creativity to subdue Novak Djokovic, a much more experienced but also much older rival, imposing on Friday by 6-4, 7-6 (6-2) in the semifinals of the United States Open.
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