Carlos Alcaraz has set the stage for a blockbuster US Open 2025 semi-final against Novak Djokovic. The Spaniard breezed past Jiri Lehecka in straight sets (6-4, 6-2, 6-4) on September 2, while Djokovic defeated Taylor Fritz in four sets (6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4). Their clash is set for September 6 at Arthur Ashe Stadium, and Alcaraz admitted he’s hungry for revenge after his Australian Open quarter-final loss to Djokovic earlier this year.
“We all know Novak’s games. It doesn’t matter that he has been out of the tour since Wimbledon playing great matches here. I know he’s hungry. I know his ambition for more. Uh so let’s see. Uh I know he I played a lot of times against him. I really want to revenge,” said Carlos Alcaraz.
US Open 2025 : Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic
At the Australian Open earlier this year, Novak Djokovic prevailed over Alcaraz with a hard-fought 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory to secure his place in the semifinals.
US Sports 2025 : Carlos Alcaraz Makes Powerful Revelation About His Unique Bond With Novak Djokovic – “We Don’t Talk Tennis”
In a July interview, Carlos Alcaraz opened up about his relationship with Novak Djokovic. When asked if he ever learns from the Serbian star, Alcaraz admitted that while he carefully observes Djokovic during training sessions, the two never actually discuss tennis. (as quoted by Marca.com)
“I have spoken with Novak many, many times. I have watched his matches, I have trained with him, and I have also seen some of his training sessions. However, we don’t talk about tennis, matches, or things like that. I prefer to talk with him about other things, about life, not about tennis, honestly. I don’t know how to answer that question,” said Carlos Alcaraz.
The 22-year-old also confessed that he enjoys watching Djokovic play but has never asked him any questions about the sport.
“I try to learn some things from his game, from the way he trains, from the way he sometimes plays in his matches, but always from an external perspective, not because I talk with him or ask him questions about tennis. I love watching him play tennis, I love every time I have trained with him, the way he moves, plays, and trains, but apart from that, I don’t talk with him about tennis.”
Before the US Open, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz last faced each other earlier this year at the Australian Open
