Novak Djokovic Carlos Alcaraz US Open Semifinal Live Score: The US Open has been buzzing with talk of a “next-gen” final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Novak Djokovic has heard the chatter too. But while the 38-year-old may openly acknowledge that Alcaraz and Sinner are the sport’s future, he insists the present still belongs to him.
“Everybody is probably expecting and anticipating the finals between two of them,” Djokovic said after ousting Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals. “I’m going to try to, you know, mess up the plans of most of the people,” he added.
Carlos Alcaraz ‘really wants revenge’
Djokovic will face Alcaraz tonight (Saturday) for the ninth time in their fast-growing rivalry. The Spaniard enters in sizzling form, having yet to drop a set in New York, while also chasing revenge for two painful defeats to Djokovic this season — in Melbourne and in the Paris Olympic final.
“Novak is playing great matches here. I know he’s hungry. I know his ambition for more, so let’s see,” Alcaraz told ATP, adding “I know I played a lot of times against him. I really want revenge. That’s obvious.”
Djokovic vs Alcaraz head-to-head stats
Djokovic holds a 5-3 edge in their head-to-head, but momentum leans toward the 22-year-old, who is favored to reach his third straight Slam final.
The stakes couldn’t be bigger with Djokovic chasing his record-breaking 25th Slam and Alcaraz aiming to win his sixth before turning 23.
Djokovic vs Alcaraz when and where to watch?
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz US Open 2025 men’s singles semifinal will be played on Saturday (September 6). The game will begin at midnight in India at approximately 12.30 am. The game can be watched live on Star Sports Network and it will be streamed live on Jio Hotstar app and website. You can also stay tuned with us here as we bring the latest on-and off-the-court updates.
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Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live Score: Djokovic's road to semifinal
Novak Djokovic dug deep in the quarterfinals, outlasting Taylor Fritz in his longest match of the tournament to book a place in the U.S. Open semifinals. With the victory, the 38-year-old has now reached the semifinals at every Grand Slam in 2025.
Yet, despite his steady run, Djokovic has not played a major final this year. Standing between him and that breakthrough is world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz, his semifinal opponent in New York.
Road to semifinal:
R1: def. Learner Tien — 6-1, 7-6(3), 6-2
R2: def. Zachary Svajda — 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-3, 6-1
R3: def. Cameron Norrie — 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-3
R4: def. Jan-Lennard Struff — 6-3, 6-3, 6-2
QF: def. Taylor Fritz — 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live Score: Carlos Alcaraz in full form
Let’s talk form. Carlos Alcaraz has stormed into the US Open semifinals without dropping a single set. And he is the only one of the final four who can make that claim. His toughest test came in the fourth round, when Arthur Rinderknech briefly pushed him to a tiebreak. But even that flicker of resistance was quickly snuffed out, with the Frenchman taking just three points as the No. 2 seed powered through in straight sets.
Now, the 22-year-old Spaniard stands on the brink of another career milestone. If he can topple Novak Djokovic in their much-anticipated semifinal, Alcaraz will return to the US Open final for the first time since lifting the trophy in 2022.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live Score: Will there be an Alcaraz-Sinner final? Djokovic says...
At 38, Djokovic has already rewritten the record books by becoming the oldest man ever to reach all four grand slam semi-finals in a single season. Now, the Serbian legend is chasing a record 25th major title — but standing in his way is a familiar obstacle.
Djokovic has often found his path blocked by Alcaraz and fellow young gun Jannik Sinner, but the Serbian insists he’s ready to "mess up the plans of many" for another Alcaraz–Sinner final.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live Score: US President Trump to attend today’s match?
President Donald Trump will not be coming for today’s semifinal games. He will, however, attend Sunday's men's final of the US Open, returning to a tournament he once frequently attended for the first time in a decade. The White House confirmed the visit Thursday night. Trump is expected to make a daytrip to Queens, New York, and return to Washington after the match.
- via AP
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live Score: When will the match begin?
Djokovic will lock horns with world No 2 and five-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz in the US Open 2025 men’s singles semi-final at New York’s Arthur Ashe Stadium. The blockbuster clash is set to begin at 12.30 am IST (September 6).
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live Score: US Open Women’s/Men’s Singles prize money per player
Winner - $5,000,000
Runner-Up - $2,500,000
Semifinalists - $1,260,000
Quarterfinalists - $660,000
Round of 16 - $400,000
Round of 32 - $237,000
Round of 64 - $154,000
Round of 128 - $110,000
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live Score: How much is this year’s prize pool?
The US Open 2025 will boast a record prize purse of $90 million. This is a surge of 20% from last year’s $75 million. Both the men’s and women’s singles champions will pocket $5 million each. This again is a 39% jump from 2024. Notably, earnings have increased across all stages - first-round singles winners now receive $110,000, while those exiting in the opening round of qualifying take home $27,500. In doubles and mixed doubles, champions will split $1 million per pair.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live Score: A look at the inter-generational rivalry
Sixteen years may separate Carlos Alcaraz at 22 and Novak Djokovic at 38, but time has done little to dilute their collision course. When they meet Friday in the US Open semifinals, it won’t just be a match — it will be another chapter in a rivalry that bridges eras, where raw ambition collides with hardened legacy.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live Score: What happened when Djokovic last faced Alcaraz?
When Djokovic last faced Alcaraz, in the Australian Open quarterfinals in January, Alcaraz struck first but Djokovic struck harder, turning a lost opening set into a four-set masterclass. The Serbian veteran weathered an early setback before methodically dismantling the Spaniard 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4.
Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Live Score: Welcome to the live coverage
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of US Open 2025 Semifinal between two bests of the game - Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz. The match is set to start at midnight India timings. You can follow this space for related updates from the court. With much time left for the game to begin, we'll share some interesting trivia about the two champion players facing each other tonight and how they have become an inter-generational rivalry over the past few years. Stay tuned as more is coming up!