Novak Djokovic is back in the US Open semifinals, but can a 38 -year -old rewrite a script that is increasingly preferred by Carlos Alcaraz? Djokovic chased the 25th Grand Slam, who chased a record 25. Grand Slam, to his 53 main semifinals and the 14th place on Flushing Meadows.
Yet his last Slam final ended with a heart break in Wimbledon 2024, where alcaraz swept it aside in direct sets. Time leaned in balance to 22 -year -old Spaniards, or can Djokovic convene the durability that defined his career?
Their rivalry remains tantalizing: Djokovic leads 5-3, with recent winnings at the Australian Open and Paris Olympic Games, but Alcaraz holds the advantage on the biggest scene of sport.
Alcaraz, who turned on his ninth Slam semifinals without admitting the file, looks fresher and hungry. For Djokovič, it is a proving that they still belong to the summit. For Alcaraz it’s about seizing the mantle. Whose moment in New York will shine more clearly?
Can djokovic break Jinx semifinals?
Djokovic was never afraid of a large stage. Yet in 2025 the semifinals became an invisible wall. The Serb fell on this very obstacle three times the already wounded against Alexander Zverev in Melbourne, then Jannik Sinner surpassed in direct sets in Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
Three Majors, three semifinal crimes that are cruel for the greatest time.
But Djokovic is also a man of records. With another Grand Slam semifinal, more than any player in history, he has now become the oldest man in an open era to achieve the last four in all four large companies in one season.
His authoritative victory over Taylor Fritz -6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4-show, there is still fuel in the tank.
Can he finally break Jinx and return to the Grand Slam final, which chases this elusive 25 crown? Or will New York become another stop where the mountain peak remains out of reach?
Djokovic ready to spoil Sincaraz Final Party?
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz faced four times in 2025, each match was the Epic 2025 French Open Final (ALCARAZ won for 5 hours 29 m, out of two sets, saving three points of the championship) and Wimbledon (won by Sinner).
At the US Open, the final “sincaraz” -If both of them will win their semisions. Yet Djokovic, focused on a record 25. Major, stands in the way. In the semifinals he faces Alcaraz and promises to spoil plans for further clearing sinner-alcaz.
“We know they’re the two best players in the world. Everyone is likely to expect and predict the finals among them. I will try to spoil the plans of most people. Let’s look.
“But I definitely don’t go with a white flag on the pitch. I don’t think someone really does when they play, but especially not me. This year I got into the next semifinals of great straw. I was very consistent, most consistent this season and what I said at the beginning of the year.
Does Djokovic have it in it?
Djokovic again stands at the top of history, but his journey to fame goes through Alcaraz, which was in scintillation this season. Alcaraz won almost 90 percent of his matches and raised six titles, including Masters Crowns in Monte Carlo, Rome and Cincinnati.
He defended his title of the French Open and attacked through the US Open without dropping the file. Alcaraz, who exceeded 10,000 points in the ATP ranking, signaled not only dominance but inevitability.
This semifinal is more than just another clash-it is the inheritance of versus dynamics, the most respected champion of his era against the man who many believe he is destined to inherit his throne.
The question is now whether ALCARAZ can push Djokovic, but whether Djokovic’s size can still resist the influx of time. The chance does not have to be leaning on to its advantage, but to reject Djokovic at your own risk.
Head to head
Overall
Matches – 8, Novak Djokovic – 5, Carlos Alcaraz – 3
In large slams
Matches – 4, Novak Djokovic – 2, Carlos Alcaraz – 2
Where to watch Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open Semifinal?
- Star Sports Network has the right to broadcast for us Open 2025. Live to stream match can be seen in Jiohotstar.
When to watch Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open Semifinal?
- The match of Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open will begin at 12:30 (September 6), 15:00 local time (September 5). It’s the second match of the day at the Arthur Ashe stadium.
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Published:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
September 5, 2025
