Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are two of tennis's greatest showmen, known for chasing down even the most unruly shots. They'll put their skills to the test in front of a raucous crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens.
Both players have delivered strong performances at the US Open so far. Djokovic ousted No. 4 seed Taylor Fritz to secure a spot in the semifinals, while Alcaraz has yet to drop a set in the tournament. He'll need to be at his absolute best to keep that streak alive against Djokovic.
The pair has met eight times in their careers, with Djokovic holding a 5-3 edge. The Serbian has been especially dominant against Alcaraz on hard courts, winning in Cincinnati (2023), the ATP Finals (2023), and the Australian Open (2025). Can he extend his advantage with another win over the Spaniard?
The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Friday's match between Djokovic and Alcaraz. Follow below for updates, highlights, and live analysis as two of tennis's grandest competitors vie for a spot in the US Open final.
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Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz live updates, results, highlights from 2025 US Open semifinals
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3:35 p.m.: And we're off! The first men's semifinal is underway!
3:25 p.m.: As a reminder, Djokovic leads the all-time series vs. Alcaraz, 5-3. He has yet to lose to the Spaniard on a hard court.
3:15 p.m.: After hours of waiting, Djokovic and Alcaraz are finally out on the court. Expect fireworks from Arthus Ashe Stadium this afternoon.
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How to watch Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz
Djokovic and Alcaraz's duel will air on ESPN and Tennis Channel nationally. Cord-cutters can follow the action on ESPN+ and Fubo, which offers a free trial.
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What time does Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz start?
- Date: Friday, Sept. 5
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
Friday's semifinal match between Djokovic and Alcaraz is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. ET. Like all other US Open matches, Friday's joust will take place at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York.
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US Open 2025 tennis schedule
Here's a look ahead at the final week of action at the 2025 US Open.
| Events | Date |
| Men's Semifinals, Women's Doubles Finals | Friday, September 5 |
| Women's Finals, Men's Doubles Final | Saturday, September 6 |
| Men's Finals | Sunday, September 7 |
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