Djokovic Loses US Open Semis, Admits Alcaraz Sinner Dominate

Novak Djokovic, at 38, acknowledged the challenge of overcoming younger rivals Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in Grand Slam tournaments after his straight-sets loss to Alcaraz in the 2025 US Open semifinals. Djokovic admitted he ran out of energy after two sets and that the physical demands of best-of-five matches against these younger, highly skilled opponents pose a significant hurdle for him going forward. Despite reaching the semifinals in all four majors this year, Djokovic has been unable to progress to any finals, marking a shift in men's tennis where Alcaraz and Sinner have dominated recent Grand Slam titles. He remains committed to competing in Grand Slams next year, emphasizing his desire to continue fighting for titles despite the physical challenges. Djokovic credited his current struggles to the increasing physicality of the sport and acknowledged that maintaining his level of endurance is difficult at this stage of his career. While still confident in his tennis level, Djokovic recognized the new order in men's tennis, with Alcaraz and Sinner consistently outperforming him in the later stages of majors.