US Open Picks: Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz & Semi-Final Predictions (Sep 5)

A stunning day of semi-final action is set for Flushing Meadows on Friday, and a heavyweight clash between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz headlines the schedule. You can find our picks for the clash of generations here.

Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz Overview

Odds

Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz Head-to-Head Record

A ninth career meeting between two of the outstanding players on the ATP Tour is set for this week. Djokovic holds the 5-3 career record, which includes victories in all three previous meetings between the stars on a hard court.

Match Preview

Despite being 38, Novak Djokovic continues to show that he is one of the most dominant players on the ATP Tour. The Serbian will be aiming to win a 101st career title this summer, while he will be chasing his fifth US Open success. However, he is yet to win a Slam since his most recent success in New York in 2023.

Djokovic has looked assured throughout the US Open this year, dropping just three sets on his route to the semi-final. In the previous round, he stormed past Taylor Fritz, winning in faultless fashion. The Serbian won an impressive 71% of the points on first serve and accumulated ten aces.

Carlos Alcaraz will be chasing a second US Open success this year, and his performances throughout the calendar year have been excellent. The Spanish star is yet to drop a set at the Slam this year, and eased into this round following a dominant success in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.

Alcaraz faced few issues against Jiri Lehecka, winning 84% of the points on first serve in the straight sets win. He also didn’t allow his opponents a single break point opportunity. However, this will be a more testing assignment against one of the best on the ATP Tour.

Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz Picks

A huge showdown is set for New York on Friday. Alcaraz looks hard to oppose based on his performances at the US Open to this point. However, the fact that Djokovic has won all three previous meetings between the players on a hard surface could point to an area of value.

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