Jannik Sinner brushed off a slight injury concern to return to the US Open final and set up a blockbuster clash with Carlos Alcaraz, with the young rivals to compete in their third grand slam final in a row on Sunday and with the World No 1 ranking on the line.
After Alcaraz had little problem beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets earlier in the day, defending champion Sinner was pushed hard by 25th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime and looked to be in some trouble when he took a medical timeout after losing the second set.
Sinner prevailed to extend his winning streak at the hard-court grand slams to 27 matches, winning 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-2. The Italian, who is aiming to become the first man to retain the US Open since Roger Federer in 2008, said his injury was “nothing serious”.
Earlier, Djokovic admitted young rivals Alcaraz and Sinner are “too good” after the Spaniard denied the 38-year-old in his latest bid to win a 25th grand slam title and booked his place in the US Open final with a 6-4 7-6 6-2 victory.
“I lost three out of four slams in semis against these guys, so they're just too good, playing on a really high level,” Djokovic said. “Best-of-five makes it very, very difficult for me to play them. Particularly if it's like the end stages of the grand slam.”
Follow the latest scores, updates, analysis and reaction from the US Open below
Read More
US Open LIVE: Latest scores and updates
- Novak Djokovic brushed aside as Carlos Alcaraz denies dream of 25th grand slam
- Alcaraz 'not at his best' but wins 6-4 7-6 6-2 to return to US Open final
- Djokovic admits Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner 'too good' at the grand slams
- Sinner defeats Felix Auger-Alliassime in four sets to return to US Open final
- Sinner says possible injury is 'nothing serious' after taking medical timeout
- Amanda Anisimova sets up Aryna Sabalenka final in women's singles
Carlos Alcaraz on the prospect of playing on front of Donald Trump
15:00
,
Jamie Braidwood
“It is a privilege for the tournaments having the president from every country, just to support the tournament, to support tennis, and to support the match.
“For me, playing in front of him, I will try not to be focused [on him], and I will try not to think about it.
“I don't want myself to be nervous because of it, but I think, you know, attending the tennis match, it's great for tennis to have the president into the final.”
The key Carlos Alcaraz difference that could define historic Jannik Sinner trilogy
14:07
,
Jamie Braidwood
In a sport that relies so much upon the ability to reset, after every point, game, set, match and tournament, two men have separated themselves from the rest. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner meet for the US Open title and in their third grand slam final in a row on Sunday, becoming the first players in the Open era to face each other in three consecutive grand slam tournaments in the same year.
Trump set to make US Open return and attend men’s final
14:00
,
Jamie Braidwood
President Donald Trump is set to attend the US Open men’s final on Sunday, marking a return to the tournament for the first time in 10 years.
The White House has confirmed the visit and Trump will be the first sitting president to attend a US Open final since Bill Clinton in 2000.
Trump used to be a regular visitor to the US Open in New York, but has not attended the tournament since he was booed in 2015, a few months after launching his presidential campaign.
'Mature' Carlos Alcaraz delighted with his consistency
13:00
,
Jamie Braidwood
Carlos Alcaraz has not dropped a set do far at the US Open and is delighted with his consistency at the tournament.
“It's something that I'm working on, just the consistency on the matches, on the tournaments, on the year in general,” he said. “Just not having up-and-downs in the match. Just the level that I start the match, just wanted to keep that level really high during the whole match.
“So I'm thinking I'm doing that in this tournament, which I'm really proud about.”
Carlos Alcaraz is a final away from history
12:00
,
Jamie Braidwood
Carlos Alcaraz has reached the final of a tournament for the eighth time in a row. The consistency from the 22-year-old is superb.
No man has ever won the US Open without losing a set.
Alcaraz is a also a straight-sets win in the final away from doing so.
Djokovic admits it is 'difficult' to win grand slams against Alcaraz and Sinner
11:00
,
Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic admitted that while he is not giving up on his bid to win a 25th grand slam, and confirmed he plans to appear at all four major tournaments next season, he expects Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to be too good to defeat in the future over best-of-five.
“It will be very difficult for me in the future to overcome the hurdle of Sinner, Alcaraz, in the best-of-five on the Grand Slams. I think I have a better chance best-of-three, but best-of-five, it's tough,” Djokovic said.
“I'm not giving up on Grand Slams in that regard, having said that. I'm going to continue fighting and trying to get to the finals and fight for another trophy at least. But, you know, it's going to be a very difficult task.”
Novak Djokovic admits Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner 'too good' at the grand slams
10:00
,
Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic has admitted that the level of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner is currently “too good” for him to win grand slam titles.
Djokovic lost to Alcaraz in straight-sets in the US Open semi-finals, following straight-sets defats to Sinner at the French Open and Wimbledon.
Speaking a few moments ago, Djokovic said: “I lost three out of four slams in semis against these guys, so they're just too good, playing on a really high level.
“Unfortunately, I ran out of gas after the second set. I think I had enough energy to battle him and to keep up with his rhythm for two sets. After that I was gassed out, and he kept going.
“That's kind of what I felt this year also with Jannik. Yeah, best-of-five makes it very, very difficult for me to play them. Particularly if it's like the end stages of the Grand Slam.”
Djokovic expects Alcaraz and Sinner to keep improving
09:00
,
Jamie Braidwood
“It's expected that the young guys are improving,” Djokovic said. “These two players are the best in the world right now. If you're not improving, then something is not right, so you have to adapt to that and make changes.
“But they seem to have very good team, very good strategy of training and approach to the tennis world. The results are a testament to that. So there is no doubt that they are better and better each year.”
Novak Djokovic’s new reality painfully exposed in familiar US Open exit
08:00
,
Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic cracked a wide smile on the big stage and licked his lips. He was exactly where he wanted to be as he duelled with young rival Carlos Alcaraz in their US Open semi-final, the muscle memory ingrained within the 24-time grand slam champion taking over.
Djokovic won two outstanding points in the second-set tiebreak, defying his age to outmanoeuvre his younger opponent and he sensed his opportunity to strike.
At 38, Djokovic was determined to enjoy the battle and take nothing for granted.
But then, reality and time hit him like a train.
Jannik Sinner books historic final meeting with Carlos Alcaraz
07:00
,
Jamie Braidwood
Jannik Sinner will take on Carlos Alcaraz in a historic third straight grand slam final after fighting off the challenge of Felix Auger-Aliassime at the US Open.
For the first time in the open era, two men will meet each other in three major finals in the same season, with Sinner and Alcaraz achieving levels of dominance not even seen at the height of the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal duopoly.
After Alcaraz comfortably saw off Novak Djokovic, Sinner was given a test by Canadian Auger-Aliassime, who was playing in his second grand slam semi-final, but the world number one pulled away to win 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4.
Jannik Sinner insists nothing to worry about after feeling 'small twitch'
06:16
,
Jamie Braidwood
“I just felt a small twitching after a serve when I served there in the second set on 4-3,” Sinner said. “After the treatment, was feeling much, much better. At some point I didn't feel anything anymore. I was serving back to normal pace, so it was all good. Nothing to worry about.”
Sinner said he felt the switch in his stomach area.
Jannik Sinner provides injury update ahead of US Open final with Carlos Alcaraz
06:00
,
Jamie Braidwood
Jannik Sinner brushed off any injury concerns ahead of his US Open final showdown against Carlos Alcaraz after battling to victory against Felix Auger-Aliassime in the semi-finals.
Sinner took a medical timeout after Auger-Aliassime won the second set to level the match, with the World No 1 pointing to his abdomen and heading off the court for treatment.
The 24-year-old jogged back onto the court following the timeout and steadied the ship as his usual serve and forehand speed returned, navigating some difficult moments against Auger-Aliassime to win in four.
World No 1 ranking also on the line in US Open final
05:30
,
Jamie Braidwood
The World No 1 ranking will also be on the line when Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz meet in the US Open final. Whoever wins the title, gets the spot.
Sinner has held the No 1 spot since June 2024, while Alcaraz has not been top of the rankings since July 2023.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz to meet again at US Open, three years on
05:00
,
Jamie Braidwood
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz played a memorable five-setter at the US Open in 2022, which Alcaraz won late into the night as he went on to win his first grand slam.
Three years later, the young rivals will meet again with the World No 1 ranking on the line.
“I feel like our rivalry started here… Playing an amazing match. We are two different players now. Different confidence too. Let’s see what’s coming.
“We’ve played quite a lot this year. We know each other very well. Let’s see who’s preparing in the best possible way. But in any case it has been an amazing tournament again. An amazing feeling to come here on more time to play in front of you guys. I’m looking forward to it.”
Jannik Sinner only fourth man to reach all four grand slam finals in same year
04:36
,
Jamie Braidwood
Jannik Sinner is the fourth man in the Open era to reach all four grand slam finals in the same year, joining Rod Laver, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
He says: “Amazing season. Grand slams are the most important tournaments we have throughout the year. Finding myself in another final here, with an amazing crowd, doesn’t matter when you play. It doesn’t get any better.”
Jannik Sinner praises Felix Auger-Aliassime after US Open semi-final
04:16
,
Jamie Braidwood
Sinner was pushed hard by Auger-Aliassime tonight and the World No 1 had some kind words for his opponent, who had returned to the US Open semi-final after a couple of difficult years.
Sinner had easily defeated Auger-Aliassime in Cincinnati a few weeks ago and says: “Me and Felix played the last tournament. He’s a completely different player. Serving much better. Hitting every shot much better. It was a tough match today.
“Obviously very very happy. I saw him maybe a bit injured at some point. Hopefully it’s nothing bad. I wish him all the best. He’s an amazing player and amazing person. Always nice to share a match with him.”
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz set up US Open final
04:12
,
Jamie Braidwood
For the first time in the Open era, the same two men will play each other in three grand slam finals in a row in the same season.
After the French Open and Wimbledon, with have the third chapter of Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner to come on Sunday.
Jannik Sinner through to US Open final
04:01
,
Jamie Braidwood
Jannik Sinner has reached the finals of all four grand slams in the same year!
Sinner brushes off his injury timeout and says: “It’s nothing too bad, I served after a bit faster again. It’s nothing serious. No excuses. Sunday is an amazing final again so let’s see.”
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Jannik Sinner 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 Felix Auger-Aliassime
03:57
,
Jamie Braidwood
Sinner gets a couple of cheap points from Auger-Aliassime, who looks to be cramping late in the match to move two away. But a double fault from Sinner will raise the nerves a little.
Auger-Aliassime goes out on the return! Match point to Sinner. Auger-Aliassime fires long and there’s relief for Sinner! He’s back in the US Open final!
*Jannik Sinner 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 5-4 Felix Auger-Aliassime
03:52
,
Jamie Braidwood
That’s a great hold from Auger-Aliassime, who slams two smashes after great defence from Sinner.
Sinner made some sensational returns but Auger-Aliassime holds the Italian off.
Sinner will now serve for the final.
*Jannik Sinner 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 4-3 Felix Auger-Aliassime
03:42
,
Jamie Braidwood
Here comes Sinner again... he finds a brilliant backhand lob to leave Auger-Aliassime stranded at the net. Sinner will have two break points.
Auger-Aliassime holds him of! He finds the big wide serve and forehand to the opposite side. Forehand winner from Auger-Aliassime!
That’s a great save.
*Jannik Sinner 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 3-2 Felix Auger-Aliassime
03:32
,
Jamie Braidwood
Wouldn’t you just know it. After fending off Auger-Aliassime, Sinner strikes to break in the very next game.
Auger-Aliassime double-faulted up 30-15, but then Sinner played two sublime points to break. He painted the lines, bringing his best level for the big moment, and eventually Auger-Aliassime floats long.
A huge fist-pump from Sinner.
Jannik Sinner 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 2-2 Felix Auger-Aliassime*
03:26
,
Jamie Braidwood
INCREDIBLE game!
Somehow, Sinner survives three break points to hold! Auger-Aliassime was an inch away from the break, but Sinner caught the line with a backhand angled pass.
Credit to Auger-Aliassime for how he pushed, but that’s a golden opportunity gone.
Sinner, though, is feeling the strain.
Jannik Sinner 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 1-1 Felix Auger-Aliassime*
03:07
,
Jamie Braidwood
Sinner faced 15-40 as Auger-Aliassime had two break points.
Sinner responds with three aces in a row, then comes out on top in the forehand exchange to hold.
Jannik Sinner 6-1 3-6 6-3 Felix Auger-Aliassime*
02:56
,
Jamie Braidwood
It’s roles reversed ahead of the fourth set as Auger-Aliassime jogs back onto the court after taking a medical timeout.
That’s where Sinner was following the second. Has the World No 1 turned the tide or can Auger-Aliassime respond again?
THIRD SET! Jannik Sinner 6-1 3-6 6-3 Felix Auger-Aliassime*
02:49
,
Jamie Braidwood
Sinner is back on steadier ground as he holds to take the third set.
But that was the strangest game from Auger-Aliassime, who dawdles into the net attempting a rush volley and then floats a slice wide.
Auger-Aliassime misses the backhand return and Sinner retakes the lead.
Jannik Sinner 6-1 3-6 5-2 Felix Auger-Aliassime*
02:41
,
Jamie Braidwood
Sinner looks back, or is just gritting his teeth and dragging himself over the line.
He races to reach a short ball from Auger-Aliassime and crushes the backhand winner!
BREAK! *Jannik Sinner 6-1 3-6 4-2 Felix Auger-Aliassime
02:37
,
Jamie Braidwood
An absolute nightmare of a service game from Auger-Aliassime that starts with a double-fault. He then shanks a forehand after Sinner finds depth and power to the baseline to bring up two break points.
Sinner takes it! The Italian produces a lob that catches the back of the baseline. Sinner’s coaches yell in delight and try to get the 24-year-old going. He is still in some tricky waters.
Jannik Sinner 6-1 3-6 3-2 Felix Auger-Aliassime*
02:30
,
Jamie Braidwood
Auger-Aliassime previously reached the US Open semi-finals in 2021 but has struggled for form in recent years, going out in the first round of the tournament in 2023 and 2024.
He also lost 6-0 6-2 to Sinner in Cincinnati, but is now taking it to the World No 1, going big on forehand after forehand.
Sinner comes through another tricky game, having been 15-30 down.
*Jannik Sinner 6-1 3-6 1-1 Felix Auger-Aliassime
02:15
,
Jamie Braidwood
Big hold from Auger-Aliassime in a brilliant game! Sinner threw everything he had at Auger-Aliassime there and came away with back-to-back backhand winners.
The Canadian replies with some huge hitting of his own.
Jannik Sinner 6-1 3-6 1-0 Felix Auger-Aliassime*
02:09
,
Jamie Braidwood
Sinner takes the opening game but the Italian has struggled on serve today. His first-serve percentage had been 57% coming into tonight’s semi-final, but it’s down at 45% now.
Jannik Sinner 6-1 3-6 Felix Auger-Aliassime
02:05
,
Jamie Braidwood
Sinner has just jogged back onto the court, so that is perhaps a good sign.
But it is a match, it did not look that way when Sinner won the opening set 6-1.
SECOND SET! Jannik Sinner 6-1 3-6 Felix Auger-Aliassime
01:58
,
Jamie Braidwood
Incredible! Auger-Aliassime slams back-to-back aces to take the second set against Sinner, who has called the trainer and is heading off the court!
It looks like his abdominal.
Auger-Aliassime has won 12 of the last 13 points.
BREAK! Jannik Sinner 6-1 3-5 Felix Auger-Aliassime*
01:56
,
Jamie Braidwood
Wow! Auger-Aliassime sets up three break points and takes the second with a brilliant inside-out forehand winner!
He will now serve for the set.
*Jannik Sinner 6-1 3-4 Felix Auger-Aliassime
01:50
,
Jamie Braidwood
It’s been an impressive response from Felix Auger-Aliassime, who is making this second set competitive. The Canadian is serving well and holds to love to move 4-3 ahead, on serve.
There’s a roar from Auger-Aliassime, who has come from a set down a couple of times during the tournament and has a strong tiebreak record.
FIRST SET! Jannik Sinner 6-1 Felix Auger-Aliassime*
01:20
,
Jamie Braidwood
Total authority from Jannik Sinner. Despite a couple of long games on serve, he takes a decisive first set to lead Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Jannik Sinner 4-1 Felix Auger-Aliassime*
01:00
,
Jamie Braidwood
So far, so good for Jannik Sinner as he bids to return to the US Open semi-final. he takes the opening break against Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Jannik Sinner v Felix Auger-Aliassime up next
Saturday 6 September 2025 00:33
,
Jamie Braidwood
It’s time for the second men’s semi-final, between Jannik Sinner and Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Auger-Aliassime won his first two matches against Sinner but those both came in 2022, before Sinner’s big breakthrough.
The World No 1 thrashed Auger-Aliassime 6-2 6-0 in the Cincinnati Open quarter-finals just a couple of weeks ago.
Djokovic also expects Alcaraz and Sinner to keep improving
Saturday 6 September 2025 00:17
,
Jamie Braidwood
“t's expected that the young guys are improving,” Djokovic said. “These two players are the best in the world right now. If you're not improving, then something is not right, so you have to adapt to that and make changes.
“But they seem to have very good team, very good strategy of training and approach to the tennis world. The results are a testament to that. So there is no doubt that they are better and better each year.”
'Time and age' catches up with Novak Djokovic
Saturday 6 September 2025 00:02
,
Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic said it is “expected” that he is no longer able to keep up with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
“It's frustrating on the court when you are not able to keep up with that level physically, but at the same time, it's something also expected, I guess. It comes with time and with age.”
Djokovic admits it is 'difficult' to win grand slams against Alcaraz and Sinner
Friday 5 September 2025 23:46
,
Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic admitted that while he is not giving up on his bid to win a 25th grand slam, and confirmed he plans to appear at all four major tournaments next season, he expects Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner to be too good to defeat in the future over best-of-five.
“It will be very difficult for me in the future to overcome the hurdle of Sinner, Alcaraz, in the best-of-five on the Grand Slams. I think I have a better chance best-of-three, but best-of-five, it's tough,” Djokovic said.
“I'm not giving up on Grand Slams in that regard, having said that. I'm going to continue fighting and trying to get to the finals and fight for another trophy at least. But, you know, it's going to be a very difficult task.”
Novak Djokovic without a grand slam final this season
Friday 5 September 2025 23:31
,
Jamie Braidwood
After four defeats in a row at grand slam semi-finals, Novak Djokovic ends his grand slam season without a title and without a final.
It’s only the second time since 2009 that Djokovic has not reached a grand slam final in a season.
It’s the second year in a row that Djokovic has gone without a grand slam title, mostly because of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
Novak Djokovic admits Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner 'too good' at the grand slams
Friday 5 September 2025 23:25
,
Jamie Braidwood
Novak Djokovic has admitted that the level of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner is currently “too good” for him to win grand slam titles.
Djokovic lost to Alcaraz in straight-sets in the US Open semi-finals, following straight-sets defats to Sinner at the French Open and Wimbledon.
Speaking a few moments ago, Djokovic said: “I lost three out of four slams in semis against these guys, so they're just too good, playing on a really high level.
“Unfortunately, I ran out of gas after the second set. I think I had enough energy to battle him and to keep up with his rhythm for two sets. After that I was gassed out, and he kept going.
“That's kind of what I felt this year also with Jannik. Yeah, best-of-five makes it very, very difficult for me to play them. Particularly if it's like the end stages of the Grand Slam.”
Carlos Alcaraz continues consistent streak
Friday 5 September 2025 23:15
,
Jamie Braidwood
Carlos Alcaraz has reached the final of a tournament for the eighth time in a row. The consistency from the 22-year-old is superb.
Once again, he is likely to face Jannik Sinner, who goes up against Felix Auger-Aliassime in the second semi-final.
That will be from 7pm local time (midnight UK).
Carlos Alcaraz is a final away from history
Friday 5 September 2025 23:00
,
Will Castle
No man has ever won the US Open without losing a set.
Carlos Alcaraz is a straight-sets win in the final away from doing so.
Carlos Alcaraz says Sergio Garcia 'owes him $200'
Friday 5 September 2025 22:51
,
Will Castle
“He owes me $200 right now,” Alcaraz said, pointing at Sergio Garcia in the crowd as the Masters champion got out his wallet.
Alcaraz, who celebrated with a golf swing, said he managed to beat Garcia - even if he had to give him what sounded like 18 strokes (the mic cut out as he said the all important number).
Carlos Alcaraz reacts to booking his place in the US Open final
Friday 5 September 2025 22:47
,
Will Castle
“It’s a great feeling,” Alcaraz said.
“It feels amazing and means a lot to me. It wasn’t the best level of the tournament for me but I keep the best until the last. I tried to play a really physical match and think I did it. I’m really happy to be in the final of the US Open.”
GAME, SET & MATCH! *Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-7 2-6 Carlos Alcaraz
Friday 5 September 2025 22:43
,
Will Castle
It’s another car-crash game for Djokovic plagued with unforced errors and another double fault - and Alcaraz books his place in the US Open final!
After losing that second-set tiebreaker, it felt all but over. The introduction of the physio seemed to put the seal on defeat.
Is this Novak’s last US Open? We’ll hope not - but that was brutal.
*Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-7 2-5 Carlos Alcaraz
Friday 5 September 2025 22:38
,
Will Castle
Alcaraz starts with an ace before playing out a fantastically competitive point with Djokovic - one that sees him crash into the cameramen as he chased a trademark Alcaraz drop shot.
Two more convincing points and Alcaraz holds to love.
Djokovic will serve to stay in the US Open.
Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-7 2-4 Carlos Alcaraz*
Friday 5 September 2025 22:36
,
Will Castle
The crowd are just trying to will Djokovic on like an old dog chasing a tennis ball.
His movement is compromised but he gets some good help from his serve, firing two aces to give him a 40-15 lead.
Alcaraz gets back into it with a passing backhand that sees Djokovic rooted to the spot, but a sharp down-the-line shot forces the error from the Spaniard.
Djokovic holds.
*Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-7 1-4 Carlos Alcaraz
Friday 5 September 2025 22:32
,
Will Castle
Alcaraz’s turn to double fault as he gives away the first point, but the Spaniard responds with a lovely passing forehand to level things up.
Another brilliant forehand passes Djokovic, who is just unable to move like he used to.
The Serb’s feet get stuck to the floor as swings desperately into the net before Alcaraz sees out the hold.
This is getting difficult to watch for Novak.
BREAK! Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-7 1-3 Carlos Alcaraz*
Friday 5 September 2025 22:29
,
Will Castle
Oh boy.
Djokovic recovers an Alcaraz forehand off the net cord to win the first point but things threaten to fall apart as he scuffs a wild forehand high into the crowd, before double faulting.
With the score 30-40, he double faults again. May day, may day.
That could spell the end of Djokovic’s US Open.
*Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-7 1-2 Carlos Alcaraz
Friday 5 September 2025 22:23
,
Jamie Braidwood
Djokovic has now lost eight sets in a row against either Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz.
He was beaten by the Italian in straight-sets in the French Open and Wimbledon semi-finals.
And it’s turning into an all-too-familiar feeling as Alcaraz marches into a two-set lead in the US Open semi-finals.
He gets to 30-30 against the Alcaraz serve, but the Spaniard plays the drop shot well this time and Djokovic pushes the lob long.
ACE from Alcaraz. Emphatic.
Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-7 1-1 Carlos Alcaraz*
Friday 5 September 2025 22:19
,
Jamie Braidwood
We’re past the two-hour mark. Djokovic is looking at a five-hour match if he hopes to keep his bid of a 25th grand slam alive.
It’s slipping away but he holds serve to start the third set.
*Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-7 0-1 Carlos Alcaraz
Friday 5 September 2025 22:17
,
Jamie Braidwood
Alcaraz comes out to serve at the start of the third set and looks locked in, not allowing Djokovic receiving some treatment to distract him.
A very good start from the 22-year-old.
MEDICAL TIMEOUT! Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-7 (4-7) Carlos Alcaraz
Friday 5 September 2025 22:13
,
Jamie Braidwood
Djokovic has called the trainer and receives treatment for his upper shoulder. He had received treatment on the same area during his win over Jan-Lennard Struff in the fourth round.
It’s a long way back for the 38-year-old from here.
Alcaraz maintains his 100 per cent record in sets at the US Open, and moves to 17/17.
One more and he’ll be back in the US Open final.
SECOND SET! Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-7 (4-7) Carlos Alcaraz
Friday 5 September 2025 22:10
,
Jamie Braidwood
Alcaraz’s turn to serve with a 5-4 lead. The noise rises as the second set reaches its climax.
Alcaraz finds a 131mph bomb down the middle to bring up set point!
An awful return from Djokovic against the second serve! Alcaraz went down the middle, but Djokovic puts his backhand well out!
