US EditionAlcaraz Plays Djokovic and Sinner Plays Auger-Aliassime in the U.S. Open Men's Semifinals
The semifinals feature top players competing for a $5 million prize and world No. 1 ranking, with Sinner on a 26-match hard-court Grand Slam winning streak, officials said.
- Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz face each other in the 2025 U.S. Open men's semifinal at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday, September 5 at 3 p.m. ET for a spot in the final.
- This match follows strong performances from both; Djokovic leads their head-to-head 5-3 and has won at Cincinnati, Australian Open, and ATP Finals in 2023-25.
- Alcaraz is undefeated in sets during this tournament and known for his resilience, while Djokovic, age 38, aims to add to his four U.S. Open titles and 24 major trophies overall.
- Alcaraz said, "I know he's hungry," noting Djokovic's drive, while Djokovic focuses on daily improvements, asking, "What changes do I need to make?"
- The winner will advance to the Sunday final to meet the victor between Jannik Sinner and Félix Auger-Aliassime, who also play a semifinal on Friday night.
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