Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djoković 6–4, 7–6, 6–2 in the US Open semi-final on hard court on 5 September 2025, confirming his status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.29. The Spaniard's dominant performance saw him progress through two competitive opening sets before breaking away decisively in the third, advancing to the final and extending his recent mastery over the Serbian champion. Alcaraz's victory continues his ascendancy at the year's final Grand Slam.