Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the US Open semifinals, securing his place in his third consecutive Grand Slam final. The younger Alcaraz's athleticism and creativity proved too much for the older Djokovic, who admitted to being physically exhausted. Alcaraz will face either defending champion Jannik Sinner or Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final. Djokovic's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title was thwarted, highlighting the challenge of competing against younger players in best-of-five sets. Alcaraz is seeking his sixth major title and second at Flushing Meadows.

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