The men’s singles semifinal at the US Open is going to be a huge event. It will feature 38-year-old Novak Djokovic, who has a lot of experience, versus 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz, who is a rising star. This battle between generations is getting a lot of attention because Djokovic, a veteran of the sport, wants to show that he can still be the best player in a sport that is becoming more and more dominated by younger players.
Djokovic is under a lot of pressure because he hasn’t won a Grand Slam trophy in two years. He didn’t win a major trophy last season for the first time since 2017, and he has made it clear that winning the biggest events in his sport is his primary goal at this point in his career. He wants to add to his already impressive collection of titles.
Injuries have been a big part of Djokovic’s journey through the big tournaments this year. He had to drop out of the Australian Open because of a strained hamstring, and at Wimbledon he was clearly handicapped by a groin issue. He hasn’t played since leaving the All England Club in July, but his appearance in the US Open final four in New York shows how strong he is. But now he has a tough road ahead, with the tough second-seed Carlos Alcaraz as his next opponent.
Details about the match:
When: The men’s singles semifinal match between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will take place on Saturday, September 6 (IST).
The match will be held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
Time: The match is set to commence at 12:30 AM IST.
Star Sports Network will show the match live on TV.
Live Streaming: You can watch the live broadcast on JioHotstar.