Novak sets up smashing showdown

NOVAK Djokovic set up a semifinal blockbuster against Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open as he kept his dreams of a 25th grand slam title alive.

- By ELEANOR CROOKS

Djokovic overcame Taylor Fritz and a rowdy New York crowd, quelling the American's fightback to end hopes of a home men's champion for another year.

Fritz was looking to finally secure a first victory over Djokovic at the 11th time of asking but the majority of the big moments went the way of the Serbian, who triumphed 6-3 7-5 3-6 6-4 after three hours and 24 minutes.