Novak Djokovic is all set to face Carlos Alcaraz in the electrifying US Open semifinals after beating Taylor Fritz.
According to ATP Tour, Djokovic kept his hopes for the record 25th Grand Slam title alive after claiming a thrilling 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 victory over last year’s New York runner-up and the last standing American player of the major tournament on Tuesday, September 2, at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The 38-year-old missed daughter Tara’s eighth birthday to extend his perfect Lexus ATP Head2Head record against Fritz to 11-0.
The Serb during the on-court interview said, “Incredibly close match. It was really anybody's match. I thought I was lucky to save some crucial break points in the second set. I think for most of the second and third sets, he was a better player. In these kinds of matches, a few points decide the winner."
Hailing the tough quarterfinal battle with Fritz, he added, “I didn’t feel like I was dominating today… He was aggressive, staying close to the line. Not easy to play him. At the end of the day, winning matters, and I’m really proud of the fight that I put in, and I wear my heart on my sleeve always for this sport. I’m still enjoying it.”
The 24-time Grand Slam winner will now face off against world No. 2 Alcaraz in the semifinals on Friday, September 5, 2025.
It is worth noting that Djokovic has beaten the Spaniard in their last two meetings at the Australian Open this year and last year’s Paris Olympic final to claim his first-ever gold medal.
