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The Spaniard displayed impeccable tennis to defeat Djokovic, who showed a great version of himself and demanded a lot from Alcaraz.

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 5 Sep 2025 | 23.40
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Carlos Alcaraz beats Djokovic at the US Open 2025. Photo: gettyimages
Carlos Alcaraz beats Djokovic at the US Open 2025. Photo: gettyimages

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A triumph that could be more than just that. Carlos Alcaraz managed to prevail in the semifinals of the US Open 2025 against a Novak Djokovic who gave his all on the court but ended up facing a stellar version of the Spaniard. The final result was 6-4 7-6 (4) 6-3, securing a spot in the grand final.

Maximum excitement and a sense that something big was about to happen. That was the atmosphere in the first semifinal of the US Open 2025 that pitted Carlos Alcaraz against Novak Djokovic. The battle was fierce, and the determination of the Serbian, competitive at 38 years old, against the confident Murcian, setting a challenging pace difficult for anyone to follow, deserves applause. A tennis celebration in New York.

Alcaraz made a strong statement at the beginning of the match, breaking in the first set and capitalizing on it with consistency, a spectacular serving level, and solid tactical decisions. The Spaniard only let slip four points played on his first serve, taking the initiative clearly and controlling Novak's movements. The Serbian bravely held on, trying to find a gap in the Spanish player's mind, which did not show up, not even as a break opportunity.

- Alcaraz won 84% of points played on his first serve

Carlos was in great form, finishing points at the net, executing fantastic directional changes, and displaying sublime speed. However, a spark of brilliance appeared in the first three games of the second set. The best Djokovic emerged, the one who has dominated world tennis for decades. He became very solid from the back of the court, reduced errors, and increased the depth and power of his shots. But the Murcian's response was immediate.

The way Alcaraz neutralized Djokovic's magical moments was a clear demonstration that the generational shift has definitively occurred. Again impeccable with his first serve, the Spaniard maintained a dizzying pace in exchanges where Novak seemed to be exhausting himself trying to match his opponent's energy. The Spanish player had a 0-30 at 5-4 up but missed several clear opportunities to seal the set.

- The Spaniard finished with 31 winners and 30 unforced errors, compared to Djokovic's 15 winners and 30 unforced errors

This led to an exciting tiebreak, which felt like a decisive moment for Djokovic. Despite playing spectacular tennis, if he couldn't win that set, the mental blow could be significant. Alcaraz took a 4-1 lead, Djokovic staged a fierce comeback with two magical points, but Carlos remained focused to secure a lead that ultimately proved decisive, highlighting his superiority.

The balloon of hope and excitement was deflated for the Balkan player in the third set. Being two sets down and feeling that the immense effort had not paid off led to a noticeable drop in Djokovic's intensity and speed. The Spaniard immediately took advantage, widening the gap on the scoreboard and heading straight for the victory. Carlos Alcaraz has shown immense confidence and authority in this semifinal clash of the US Open 2025, thwarting the hopes of a more than deserving Novak Djokovic.

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