Alcaraz vs Djokovic – US Open semifinal: Start time, stats, head-to-head

Novak Djokovic returned to the famous blue courts of the US Open, where the Serbian legend won his most recent major in 2023, where he last won his 25th Grand Slam.

On his way to the semifinal, the 38-year-old defied his age and a frequently partisan crowd to meet with one of the world’s top two players: Carlos Alcaraz. He then defied his age and fought off three American rivals, including home favorite Taylor Fritz.

The seventh-seeded former champion will need to put up all the stops in the semifinal to set up a date with destiny in Sunday’s final as the seventh-seeded former champion reaffirms his generational rivalry with the young Spaniard.

What is important to know about the Alcaraz vs. Djokovic semifinal:

The Alcaraz vs. Djokovic US Open semifinal will take place when?

The eagerly awaited clash will take place on Friday, September 5, and will take place at 7 p.m. local time (23:00 GMT), which is the time for the North American prime time show.

Alcaraz has defeated Djokovic how many times?

The Serbian great, who has the best record in their eight meetings, has three victories over the world no. 2 in that regard.

Djokovic defeated the 22-year-old in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 2025 and the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medal match, giving him the edge over the other two players in their final five matches.

However, Alcaraz defeated the 2023 US Open champion in the 2023 and 2024 final.

The US Open will mark the first time the two have met.

Djokovic has won the US Open how many times?

Given that Djokovic has won four titles in New York, ten at the Australian Open and seven at Wimbledon, it is admittedly not one of his most popular courts.

The world number seven won the US Open in 2011, 2015, 2018 and 2023.

Alcaraz has how many US Open titles?

Alcaraz won his first Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2022 when the then-teen defeated Casper Ruud in four sets, marking his first Grand Slam victory.

The young fan favorite has since won four more major titles, but he hasn’t yet had success at the US Open.

What transpired during the most recent Alcaraz-Djokovic game?

Djokovic won the match with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open when the pair met in January.

New York, prepare. pic. twitter.com/7dDFf6ni5P

What has Alcaraz said about his encounter with Djokovic in the semifinals?

It’s obvious that I really want retribution.

I just want to try my best, follow my goals, play my sport, and enjoy myself as much as I can.

What was Djokovic’s opinion of the match?

“I’d love to be fit enough to play with Carlos in five sets,” I said. I’m aware that challenging myself with my best tennis skills will be necessary.

“I have a second chance, second chance,” I said. It’s possible for anyone’s match if I can be fit enough and play well enough to keep up with Carlos.

I won’t go on the court wearing a white flag, in my opinion.

What are the career stats for Alcaraz and Djokovic?

Win-loss record in 2025

Alcaraz: 59-6
Djokovic: 31-9

ATP titles in 2025

Alcaraz: 6
Djokovic: 1

winning-loss record in a career

Alcaraz: 268-62
Djokovic: 1155-6

titles of careers

Alcaraz: 22
Djokovic: 100

Money for a career