Novak Djokovic booked his place in the US Open semifinals after a hard-fought 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 win over American Taylor Fritz at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The Serb remains unbeaten in US Open quarterfinals, now 14-0, tying Jimmy Connors&rsquo; record.
The four-time US Open champion is chasing his 11th final appearance in New York and a record 25th Grand Slam crown. Standing in his way will be world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, setting up a blockbuster semifinal clash. Djokovic holds a 5-3 lead in their head-to-head, winning their last two encounters. Friday will be their first battle at Flushing Meadows.
Djokovic overcame tense moments, saving six break points to secure the opening set. Fritz fought back in the third with big serves, but errors in key moments allowed Djokovic to regain control. The match ended with a double fault from Fritz, handing Djokovic his 95th career US Open win.
Celebrating in style, Djokovic performed the viral &lsquo;Soda Pop&rsquo; K-pop dance, dedicating it to his daughter Tara on her eighth birthday.
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September 3, 2025 | 11:34 IST