Carlos Alcaraz defeats Novak Djokovic in the US Open semifinals, setting up a thrilling final against Jannik Sinner. This marks the third consecutive Grand Slam final between these two rising stars.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the US Open semifinals, setting up a final against Jannik Sinner. This match is unprecedented, marking the first time the same two men have played each other in three consecutive Grand Slam finals within one season. Alcaraz, who checked Sinner's semifinal score against Felix Auger-Aliassime before his own interviews, won the match 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2. Djokovic, despite leading 3-0 in the second set, acknowledged his physical limitations against the younger Alcaraz. The final will see Alcaraz and Sinner vying not only for the US Open title but also the No. 1 ranking. Alcaraz has a 5-4 advantage in Grand Slam titles over Sinner, and their rivalry has dominated recent major tournaments. The match will take place on Sunday, with President Donald Trump in attendance. Alcaraz's impressive consistency, highlighted by his 44-2 record since April, is contrasted with Sinner's 1-6 record against Alcaraz in 2024, despite his overall success against other players. Despite his loss, Djokovic remains optimistic about his chances in best-of-three set matches.
