Carlos Alcaraz used his youth, athleticism and creativity to assert himself against the much more accomplished, but also much older, Novak Djokovic and beat the 24-time major champion in straight sets at the US Open .

The Spaniard’s 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 win on Friday (Saturday AEST) earned him a berth in his third consecutive grand slam final.

By the end, Djokovic seemed resigned to the result. The 38-year-old from Serbia reached the semi-finals at all four slams this season but exited in that round each time.

The No. 2-seeded Alcaraz’s victory means he will face either No.1 Jannik Sinner or No.25 Felix Auger-Aliassime for the championship on Sunday, when President Donald Trump plans to attend.

Alcaraz is seeking his sixth major title and second at Flushing Meadows. He defeated Sinne

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