Novak Djokovic is 38 and bidding for a 25th Slam title. He faces Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open
Summary
Novak Djokovic, at 38, aims for his 25th Grand Slam title as he faces Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open semifinals, with a potential final against Jannik Sinner.
Key Points
- Novak Djokovic, aged 38, is aiming for his 25th Grand Slam title at the US Open.
- Djokovic defeated Taylor Fritz to reach his 53rd major semifinal and 14th US Open semifinal.
- He faces 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz next, with a potential final against Jannik Sinner if both win their upcoming matches.
- Djokovic has a 5-3 head-to-head lead over Alcaraz and won their last two encounters, including the 2023 US Open and 2024 Australian Open.
- Carlos Alcaraz has been dominant recently, winning 5 titles in the past 7 tournaments and holding a 43-2 record since April 2024.
- Djokovic is adjusting to competing at an older age and intends to take care of his body to be ready for tough matches.
