Alcaraz targets revenge against Djokovic in US Open semi-final

Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz is preparing for a blockbuster semi-final clash against Novak Djokovic at the US Open 2025.
•  The Spaniard has lost his last two meetings with the Serbian.
• First in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics 2024 and then in the quarter-final of the Australian Open earlier this year.

Carlos Alcaraz is preparing for a blockbuster semi-final clash against Novak Djokovic at the US Open 2025 on September 6. The Spaniard has lost his last two meetings with the Serbian — first in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics 2024 and then in the quarter-final of the Australian Open earlier this year. This time, Alcaraz made it clear that he is motivated by revenge.

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Speaking about the challenge, Alcaraz said he is eager to turn the tables.

"Novak, we all know Novak's game… It doesn't matter that he has been out of the Tour since Wimbledon. [He’s] playing great matches here. I know he's hungry. I know his ambition for more, so let's see, I know I played a lot of times against him. I really want revenge. That's obvious,” he said.

"I would love to be fit enough to play" - Djokovic

On the other hand, Djokovic admitted that facing Alcaraz will demand his very best.

"The next couple of days is really key for me to really get my body in shape and ready to battle five sets if it's needed. I would love to be fit enough to play and to play potentially five sets with Carlos. I know that my best tennis is going to be required, but I'd rise to the occasion,” he said.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion also acknowledged the physical demands of the upcoming clash.

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"Normally I like to play the big matches on a big stage. It's just that I'm not really sure how the body is going to feel in the next few days. But I'm going to do my very best with my team to be fit for that. There's going to be a lot of running involved, that's for sure. It's not going to be short points,” Djokovic added.