The stage is set for Friday’s US Open semi final blockbuster clash between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.
Djokovic, Alcaraz Seek Ultimate Victory
Alcaraz is currently in pursuit of his second US Open title, while on the flip side, Djokovic is looking to capture an elusive 25th Grand Slam.
The 38-year-old Serbian, 16 years older than Alcaraz, has a winning record against the Spanish sensation on hard courts, including a victory in Australia this year, which further underlines the veteran’s skill and resilience.
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Head To Head
Heading into Friday’s semifinal clash, Novak Djokovic leads the head-to-head over Carlos Alcaraz 5-3.
Additionally, the 24-time Grand Slam champ is also riding a two-match win streak into Friday’s showdown, with wins over Alcaraz in the gold medal match of the 2024 Paris Olympics and the quarterfinals of the Australian Open.
Australian Open (2025) – Quarter-final: Djokovic 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4
Paris Olympics (2024) – Final: Djokovic 7-6(3) 7-6(2)
Wimbledon (2024) – Final: Alcaraz 6-2 6-2 7-6(4)
ATP Finals (2023) – Semi-final: Djokovic 6-3 6-2
Cincinnati Masters (2023) – Final: Djokovic 5-7 7-6(7) 7-6(4)
Wimbledon (2023) – Final: Alcaraz 1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4
French Open (2023) – Semi-final: Djokovic 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1
Madrid Masters (2022) – Semi-final: Alcaraz 6-7(5) 7-5 7-6(5)
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Alcaraz Targets Third Consecutive Slam Final
On the other hand, fresh off becoming the youngest player to reach the semi-finals on all three surfaces in multiple seasons (2023 and 2025), Alcaraz now aims to advance to his third consecutive Slam final and sixth overall.
Victory would see the talented prodigy end a losing streak against the seasoned veteran, but it would also bring the Spanish star back to centre stage at Arthur Ashe, where he claimed his maiden Grand Slam in 2022.
