US Open: Djokovic edges Fritz to set up Alcaraz SF showdown

Novak Djokovic advanced to his fourth semifinal in as many majors this year after beating Taylor Fritz, 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, in the US Open quarterfinals in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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The four-time US Open champion tied Jimmy Connors by improving to 14-0 in US Open quarterfinals as he aims to reach his 11th US Open final—with the ultimate goal of a 25th major title.

Djokovic will next face rival Carlos Alcaraz in a blockbuster semifinal clash. The Serbian leads the Spaniard 5-3 in their ATP Head2Head series, including victories in their past two matches. Friday will mark their first encounter at Flushing Meadows.

Djokovic broke Fritz early and sealed a tense first set after saving six break points in a thrilling 10-minute final game, clinching it on his second set point.

The second set was marked by Fritz squandering his first four break-point chances. Instead it was Djokovic getting the first break when he ran down a drop shot and Fritz's return found the net for a 4-3 edge.