Carlos Alcaraz finished his post-match TV interviews after defeating Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 within the U.S. Open semifinals on Friday.Sooner than starting the interviews, Alcaraz paused to test his telephone for updates on Jannik Sinner’s semifinal event towards Felix Auger-Aliassime, which used to be nonetheless in its first set.Sinner later secured his position within the ultimate with a 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Auger-Aliassime. This arrange a ancient US Open ultimate between No. 1 Sinner and No. 2 Alcaraz, marking the primary time two gamers will face each and every different in 3 consecutive Grand Slam finals in a single season.“Those two gamers are the most efficient on the earth at the moment,” stated Djokovic, a 24-time primary champion.The duo has ruled males’s tennis, splitting the previous 8 primary trophies and claiming 10 of the previous 13. Alcaraz these days holds 5 Slam titles, whilst Sinner has 4.
The approaching ultimate can even decide the No. 1 score, with President Donald Trump anticipated to wait.The competition between Alcaraz and Sinner has intensified right through the yr, with Alcaraz successful on the French Open in June and Sinner prevailing at Wimbledon in July.Sinner objectives to transform the primary repeat males’s champion in New York since Roger Federer’s 5 consecutive victories from 2004 to 2008. He has reached 5 directly Grand Slam finals since his US Open look closing yr.Alcaraz has maintained an ideal document with out shedding a collection as he pursues his 6th primary name and 2nd at Flushing Meadows.Since April, Alcaraz has ruled with a 44-2 document, attaining finals in his closing 8 tour-level occasions.“It is one thing that I am operating on, simply the consistency at the suits, at the tournaments, at the yr, usually. Simply no longer having up-and-downs in (a) event. Most probably, I am simply getting mature, simply getting to grasp myself significantly better, what I would like on, off the court docket.”Sinner’s document towards Alcaraz in 2024 stands at 1-6, whilst keeping up an excellent 109-4 document towards all different fighters.“We’ve got performed relatively so much this yr. So we all know each and every different rather well,” Sinner stated.Alcaraz had in the past misplaced to Djokovic of their closing two encounters – the Paris Olympics gold-medal ultimate and the Australian Open quarterfinals.“It is not simple enjoying towards him, to be truthful. I am fascinated about the legend; what he has accomplished in his occupation. It is tricky to not take into consideration it.”Djokovic, at 38, confirmed indicators of fatigue via the event’s finish. He reached semifinals in all 4 Slams this season however used to be eradicated each and every time, with 3 losses to both Alcaraz or Sinner.“It is irritating at the court docket while you don’t seem to be in a position to stay alongside of that point bodily, however on the identical time, it is one thing additionally anticipated, I assume. It comes with time and with age.”“I nonetheless need to play … (a) complete Grand Slam season subsequent yr. Let’s examine whether or not that is going to occur or no longer, however … Slams are Slams. They’re simply other from another match. They’re the pillars of our recreation, crucial tournaments we’ve. However I do fancy my possibilities somewhat extra in best-of-three.”In spite of main 3-0 in the second one set, Djokovic could not deal with his merit towards Alcaraz.“As of late, I might say, it wasn’t the most efficient point of the match for me, however I simply saved a groovy point (from) the start till the closing level.”Alcaraz gave the impression in a red sleeveless blouse, carrying regrown hair after a up to date buzz lower necessitated via his brother’s failed strive at being a barber.When requested about keeping up his new glance if victorious on Sunday, Alcaraz answered: “Even higher. You’re going to see. … Wonder, wonder.”