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How to Watch the Alcaraz vs. Djokovic U.S. Open Semifinal

Novak Djokovic won his last two matches against Carlos Alcaraz, but the Spanish tennis star hasn't dropped a set this U.S. Open

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September 5, 2025

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 02: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain serves to Jiri Lehecka of Czechia during their Men's Quarterfinal match on Day Ten of the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 2, 2025 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. ( (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Carlos Alcaraz on Sept. 2, 2025 Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

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One of tennis‘ most dynamic rivalries will come to a head when Carlos Alcaraz faces Novak Djokovic at Flushing Meadows, their first-ever meeting at the US Open. The semifinal match takes place today, Sept. 5, and will air on ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 3 p.m. ET.

At a Glance: How to Watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic

The No. 2-ranked Alcaraz has five Grand Slam wins to his name, with the most recent being the 2025 French Open. The No. 7-ranked Djokovic beat Alcaraz in five of their eight total meetings, including winning the last two meetings at the Australian Open and Paris Olympics.

That said, Alcaraz hasn’t dropped a single set during this U.S. Open, making this a can’t-miss matchup between two unlikely rivals with 16 years between them. Here’s how to stream the game live.

How to Watch Alcaraz vs Djokovic

The match is streaming on ESPN on Sept. 5 at 3 p.m. ET. Here’s how to stream the game without cable.

Alcaraz vs. Djokovic: How to Watch the U.S. Open Semifinal

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