Carlos Alcaraz Refuses to Disrespect Taylor Fritz as Possible Novak Djokovic Clash Looms at US Open

Carlos Alcaraz is simply unmatched at the US Open and he showed it on Tuesday afternoon during the quarterfinal clash against Jiri Lehecka. And now, all eyes are on an upcoming, potential Australian Open rematch against 24-time slam Novak Djokovic. Revenge, perhaps? Well, he’s not too sure since there could be an American hurdle as well that he may have to go through. So what’s going on inside the Spaniard’s mind ahead of an all-important semifinal encounter?

Alcaraz beat Lechecka in straight sets at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday. With a score line of 6-4, 6-2, 6-4, he entered the semis of a slam for the fourth time this season, thus proving his consistency. Plus, he’s yet to drop a set in this edition of US Open. But what about his next opponent? Has he already locked in a name? He is set to face the winner between Djokovic and Fritz (after their QF battle). During the press conference, one reporter asked him this enticing question while assuming it might be the Serbian to advance ahead. Does Alcaraz think likewise?

Making his stance pretty much clear, without disrespecting Fritz, Alcaraz said, “Well, he (Djokovic) has a really difficult match to play before. So I don’t want to talk or have an early talk about my opponent on Friday. This is a really good match to watch, you know, Novak against Fritz. Both are playing great I guess, so I’m gonna watch it. I don’t want to say anything about my opponents until I know them because I have to respect them and I will watch the match and let’s see on Friday.”

August 25, 2025, Flushing Meadows, New York, USA: Carlos Alcaraz during a match against Reilly Opelka on Day 2 of the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Monday August 25, 2025 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. JAVIER ROJAS/PI Flushing Meadows USA – ZUMAp124 20250825_zaa_p124_117 Copyright: xJavierxRojasx

Further, he admired Fritz’s ongoing campaign in New York while stating that “he is tough” as a potential opponent. “He is playing at home with the crowd behind, supporting him. He’s gonna make that to his favor and the shots he has is unbelievable as well. So he’s really tough. So really interesting to watch.”

On the other hand, there’s no denying the fact that Alcaraz will have revenge on his mind in case Djokovic makes it to the last four against him. Back in January during the ‘Happy Slam’, the Serbian bested him in a thrilling quarterfinal contest despite initially losing the first set. He eventually beat Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to enter the Australian Open semis.

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