Djokovic vs Alcaraz: The tennis world’s spotlight is on New York as Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic get ready to face each other in the US Open 2025 men’s singles semifinal. This contest is more than just another match; it is a battle between two generations, with a 22-year-old Spaniard aiming to topple the sport’s most decorated champion. Alcaraz has accepted that he is driven by revenge, stating, “We all know Novak’s game. I know he is hungry. I know his ambition for more, so let’s see, I really want revenge. That’s obvious.”
On the other side, Djokovic is planning to make history with a record 25th Grand Slam title in sight, though he accepts that the physical grind at 38 is catching up with him. “I know that my best tennis is going to be required,” the Serb stated. “I like to play the big matches on a big stage. It’s just that I am not really sure how the body is going to feel in the next few days.”
Alcaraz vs Djokovic: Date, Time – When and Where to watch?
The match will be played on Friday, September 5, at 3:00 pm EDT (12:30 am IST on Saturday, September 6). For Indian fans, it’s set to be a late-night treat as two of the game’s biggest stars battle it out. This will also be their first-ever meeting at the US Open, making the clash even more exciting.
US Open Alcaraz vs Djokovic: History and Stats
Since their first clash in 2022, Alcaraz and Djokovic have encountered each other eight times across different tournaments. Djokovic leads the rivalry by 5-3 and is holding the upper hand, especially on hard courts, where he has won all three previous matches. The Spaniard, however, has struck where it mattered most, on grass at Wimbledon, where he defeated Djokovic in the 2023 and 2024 finals, proving himself as the biggest competitor to the Serbian player’s legacy.
Most recent meetings include the 2024 Paris Olympics final, where he won in straight tie-break sets, and the 2025 Australian Open quarterfinal, in which the Serbian star won in four sets. Alcaraz’s signature game came last year at Wimbledon, where he outplayed Djokovic in straight sets, highlighting his maturity at just 22 years old.
The stakes are very high as Djokovic, now 38, is aiming for a historic 25th Grand Slam crown and his fifth US Open title. Despite semifinal fallouts in recent majors, he continues to be a master of reinvention and thrives under pressure. Alcaraz, on the other hand, is the unstoppable at this year’s tournament, moving forward to the semifinal without dropping a set. Beyond the title, he is also seeking to reclaim the world number 1 ranking from Jannik Sinner.