Carlos Alcaraz crushes Novak Djokovic dream, storms into US Open final - Action in images

Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-2 to reach his second US Open final

Published on: Sept 6, 2025 4:01 AM IST

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Carlos Alcaraz beat 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 in a high-quality, absorbing two-hour and 25-minute clash on Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

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Carlos Alcaraz became the fifth man in the Open Era to reach seven Grand Slam finals before turning 23, joining the likes of Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal, Mats Wilander and Jim Courier. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Carlos Alcaraz has now won 36 of his last 37 matches on the tour. His only defeat came against Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon final.  (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

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This was Carlos Alcaraz's first win against Novak Djokovic on hard court in four meetings. He also improved his overall head-to-head record to 4-5 against the Serb.  (AFP)

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The defeat saw Novak Djokovic become the first man in history to lose four straight Grand Slam semifinals in a single calendar year.  (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

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The defeat also saw Novak Djokovic's bid for the historic 25th major end in another heartbreak. He had won his last Slam in 2023 in New York.  (REUTERS)

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Carlos Alcaraz has now been broken just twice in this US Open so far, and has yet to drop a set in six matches (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

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Novak Djokovic's only glimmer of hope came in the second set, when he roared to a 3-0 lead. However, Carlos Alcaraz raised his game, got the break back, before winning the tie-break.  (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

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Novak Djokovic got assistance from the trainer after losing the second set against Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic faced some issue with his shoulder (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

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Carlos Alcaraz, who is seeking his sixth career major and second in New York, will play top-ranked Sinner or Canadian 25th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in Sunday's final. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)