Novak Djokovic Reaches US Open Semifinals Amid Hostile Crowd

Novak Djokovic advanced to the US Open 2025 semifinals after a hard-fought victory against American Taylor Fritz, winning 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4. The match was marked by a hostile crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium, with fans loudly supporting Fritz and booing Djokovic's errors, which led to tense exchanges between Djokovic and the umpire, including Djokovic sarcastically demanding the crowd be silenced. Despite the pressure and distractions, Djokovic showed resilience, saving crucial break points and maintaining his perfect 11-0 record against Fritz. This win secured Djokovic's 14th US Open semifinal appearance and extended his record 53rd major semifinal overall. Djokovic will face world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz in a highly anticipated semifinal clash, holding a 5-3 lead in their head-to-head matchups. Fritz's loss continues the drought of American men winning a Grand Slam title since 2003, as he remains winless against the top players known as the “big three.”