US Open 2025 Semifinals: A Clash of Generations and Styles

The 2025 US Open semifinals promise a thrilling generational clash. On one side, three tennis icons, holders of multiple Grand Slam titles. On the other, a rising talent seeking his first major victory. This is the lineup for this year's men's semifinals.

The first semifinal pits the new against the old guard of the sport: young Carlos Alcaraz takes on the veteran Novak Djokovic. The second match features the current world number one and the player in the best form, Jannik Sinner, against Félix Auger-Aliassime, who is competing in only his second Grand Slam semifinal.

How to Watch

The men's semifinals take place on Friday at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

• Djokovic (No. 7) vs. Alcaraz (No. 2): The second match of the day on the main court, following the women's doubles final, which begins at noon (New York time).

• Sinner (No. 1) vs. Auger-Aliassime (No. 25): Scheduled for 7:00 PM at the same venue.

Broadcasting in the U.S. will be handled by ESPN. In Europe and the UK, the matches will be aired on Eurosport and Sky Sports, respectively.

Djokovic vs. Alcaraz: The Battle of Eras

Two US Open champions face off in a semifinal that symbolizes the changing of the guard in tennis. Alcaraz, the leader of a youth revolution, reached the semifinals without dropping a single set, demonstrating absolute dominance. Djokovic, a living legend, proved his resilience by being pushed to four sets in three of his five victories, showing that he remains a force to be reckoned with.

The Serbian, who is chasing a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, joked about his underdog status: "Everyone expects a final between Alcaraz and Sinner. I’m going to try to spoil most people’s plans."

Alcaraz, who could reclaim the world number one ranking, showed that his game goes beyond shots: "Body language between points is crucial. Showing your opponent that you’re fresh, even when you’re not, creates a mindset that it’s going to be a tough battle."

Sinner vs. Auger-Aliassime: The Favorite vs. The Surprise

The question on everyone’s mind is: Can anyone stop Jannik Sinner? The Italian is having a historic season, with two Grand Slam titles in 2025 (Wimbledon and the Australian Open) and an impressive unbeaten streak on hard courts in majors. He reached the semifinal having lost only one set, with performances that led even his opponents to admit he is "on another level."

On the other side of the net will be Félix Auger-Aliassime, who is enjoying a solid and surprising run. The Canadian has demonstrated great vigor in upsetting favorites and the resilience to win tough matches, showing the maturity of a potential champion.

Auger-Aliassime even has a scheduled appointment on his calendar: a fitting for his wedding suit, set for the day after the final. When asked which is more nerve-wracking, he joked: "The good news is I’ve played a semifinal before. Walking down the aisle—I’ve never done that."