Tennis-Alcaraz tames Djokovic before Sinner sets up US Open final showdown


Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 5, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action his semi final match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz took down 24-times major winner Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-6(4) 6-2 with clinical precision on Friday to reach the U.S. Open final, prevailing in a blockbuster showdown that packed the house at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Similar crowds can be expected at Flushing Meadows on Sunday after the top-ranked Jannik Sinner ensured a scintillating title clash between the young torchbearers of men's tennis by seeing off Canadian 25th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4.

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