Two spots in the semifinals! 38-year-old Djokovic advances to the US Open semis, set to face Alcaraz again.

On September 3rd Beijing time, the US Open men’s singles quarterfinals wrapped up two matches. The championship favorite Alcaraz dominated Lehecka 3-0, and 38-year-old Djokovic fought hard to defeat Fritz 3-1. This secured two semifinal spots in the tournament for Alcaraz and Djokovic, setting up a prestigious showdown between the rising star and the seasoned champion!

Alcaraz took on Lehecka. Currently ranked second in the world, Alcaraz is a strong representative of the post-2000 generation and has already established himself as a top player. His form at this US Open has been explosive, winning every match by a wide margin. In the quarterfinals against Lehecka, Alcaraz was in blazing form, sweeping his opponent 3-0 again and advancing to the semifinals without dropping a single set — truly a dominant performance!

Djokovic battled Fritz. Ranked seventh globally, Djokovic remains one of the last members of the “Big Three.” Despite being 38, he still shows formidable competitiveness. Apart from matches against Alcaraz and Sinner, he holds an advantage over most others. His quarterfinal opponent was Fritz, the home favorite ranked fourth. Djokovic started strong, winning three consecutive games for a dream start and took the first set 6-3. The second set featured intense exchanges; tied at 5-5, Djokovic’s experience shone through as he broke and held serve to take it 7-5, leading 2-0. Fritz rebounded in the third set with aggressive play, winning 6-3. In the fourth set, both fought fiercely with the score tied at 4-4, but Djokovic quickly broke and held serve to close it 6-4, winning the match 3-1 and advancing to the semifinals!

With this victory, Djokovic has reached the semifinals of all four Grand Slams this season — a remarkable feat. It’s clear that Djokovic’s skill remains sharp despite his age, as he continues to outplay many younger competitors. Next up is a peak-level showdown against Alcaraz. If he performs at his best, Djokovic has a strong chance to reach the final!

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