Djokovic Beats Fritz Again, Sets Up Blockbuster US Open Clash with Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic has done it again at the US Open. Under the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, the 38-year-old Serbian champion extended his unbeaten streak against American Taylor Fritz, moving his head-to-head record to a dominant 11–0. The victory was sealed in four sets — 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 — and it booked Djokovic a place in yet another semifinal, where he will face the young Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz.
The match began with Djokovic’s trademark resilience. Fritz came in as the last American man standing in the tournament, and he certainly tried to make his presence felt. But when chances arose early, they slipped away. Fritz couldn’t convert his first nine break points, and when he finally managed to get one, Djokovic immediately broke back and stole the momentum. The crowd at Flushing Meadows, divided between the Californian hopeful and the Serbian legend, watched as Djokovic celebrated the second set by blowing kisses after weathering Fritz’s surge.
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In the third set, however, Fritz finally caught fire. His serve started landing with precision, his forehand gained confidence, and he managed to push Djokovic into uncomfortable positions. The American capitalized on the energy of the home crowd, breaking Djokovic early and riding that edge to claim the set 6-3. For a brief moment, it looked as if the tide could turn.
But Djokovic, as he has done throughout his career, steadied himself in the fourth. Every time Fritz sniffed at a chance, Djokovic’s experience shone through. In the decisive 10th game, Fritz faltered with costly errors and a double fault, while Djokovic tightened the screws to finish the match. The veteran’s composure in pressure moments was again the difference, leaving Fritz frustrated yet respectful of the mountain he faced across the net.
This victory also adds to Djokovic’s pursuit of history. He is chasing an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title, a milestone that would further cement his place as the most decorated player in men’s tennis. Injuries have slowed him at times over the past two seasons — from a torn hamstring in Australia to knee surgery before the French Open — but his resilience remains remarkable. Even this US Open has seen him battling through blisters and nagging aches, yet his determination has carried him deep once more.
Now, the stage is set for a semifinal that feels more like a final. Djokovic will meet Carlos Alcaraz, the 22-year-old who has already collected three Grand Slam trophies. Their rivalry has become one of the most captivating in modern tennis. Djokovic holds a slight edge, 5–3, but Alcaraz has twice denied him at Wimbledon. Just last year, Djokovic beat him at the Olympics, proving that the generational battle is far from one-sided.
As Djokovic seeks another shot at glory and Alcaraz looks to confirm his rise as the sport’s new leader, Friday’s showdown promises fireworks. One thing is certain: tennis fans around the world will be glued to this blockbuster clash.
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