Carlos Alcaraz exacted revenge for his Australian Open quarterfinal loss earlier this season by defeating 24-time Major champion Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-6 6-2 in the US Open semifinals.

A match billed with great hype between two all-time greats from completely different generations delivered popcorn points, tense moments, and brilliant shot-making. In the end, the younger and fresher player got the better of the veteran in straight sets.

How the match unfolded

Alcaraz began the match with supreme confidence, breaking Djokovic’s serve right out of the gates and holding that advantage throughout the first set. His forehand and serve were the key weapons, dictating the tempo with the former while protecting his lead with the latter. The Spaniard won 80% of his first-serve points in the open

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