Lorenzo Musetti will compete in the Nitto ATP Finals for the first time, replacing Novak Djokovic who withdrew due to a shoulder injury. Musetti's best season includes reaching his first ATP Masters 1000 final and multiple semi-finals, marking a career-best year. This is the first time two Italian players qualify for the same ATP Finals, and Djokovic ties the record with 18 qualifications.
Novak Djokovic won his 101st career title at the Hellenic Championships but withdrew from the ATP Finals due to a shoulder injury sustained during his victory, which he announced on social media. Lorenzo Musetti, who was runner-up, will now participate in the Finals in Turin. Djokovic's win marked his second title of 2025, and he became the oldest tournament winner since 1977.
Valentin Vacherot made history by defeating Novak Djokovic in the Shanghai semifinals, becoming the lowest-ranked player to reach an ATP Masters 1000 final, while Djokovic, visibly injured, praised Vacherot's performance despite his loss.
Novak Djokovic suffered a surprising defeat to Valentin Vacherot at the Shanghai Masters, highlighting concerns about his physical condition and potential retirement, as his body struggles to keep up with the demands of top-level tennis at age 38.
Novak Djokovic's recent US Open loss to Carlos Alcaraz raises questions about his future in tennis, with some experts suggesting he may be nearing the end of his career due to age and recent performances, though his legacy remains significant.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets to reach his second US Open final, continuing his impressive winning streak and ending Djokovic's semi-final run, with the potential to face Jannik Sinner or Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the US Open semifinals, winning in straight sets and advancing to his second final, while remaining undefeated on hard courts and aiming to be the first in the Open era to win the title without dropping a set.
Carlos Alcaraz leads Novak Djokovic 1-0 in their US Open semi-final after winning the first set 6-4, in a match where Alcaraz has yet to drop a set in New York. The match is part of a highly anticipated clash between the two tennis stars, with Alcaraz aiming for his sixth Grand Slam title and second US Open, while Djokovic seeks his 25th major crown. Alcaraz's strong start puts him in a good position to advance to the final and potentially reclaim the World No. 1 ranking.
Juan Carlos Ferrero emphasizes that Carlos Alcaraz should focus on his own game and push Djokovic to the limit in their US Open semifinal, highlighting the importance of physicality and confidence against the experienced Serb, despite Djokovic's historical dominance and head-to-head lead.
Novak Djokovic defeated Taylor Fritz in the US Open quarterfinals, extending the American men's Grand Slam drought to 22 years, and advancing to the semifinals against Carlos Alcaraz, while Fritz struggled to capitalize on key break points and ultimately lost despite moments of strong play.
Novak Djokovic defeated Taylor Fritz in four sets to reach the US Open semi-finals, where he will face Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic extended his winning streak over Fritz to 11 matches and aims for his 25th grand slam title. Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the semi-finals after Marketa Vondrousova withdrew due to injury. The tournament continues with high stakes and notable performances.
Novak Djokovic defeated Taylor Fritz in the US Open quarter-finals to reach his 53rd major semi-final, extending his perfect record against Fritz to 11-0, and will face Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals.
Novak Djokovic defeated Taylor Fritz in the US Open quarterfinals, maintaining his undefeated record against Fritz and advancing to face Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals, as Djokovic seeks his 25th Grand Slam title amidst recent injuries and strong competition.
Novak Djokovic, at 38 years old, became the oldest man in 34 years to reach the US Open fourth round, overcoming back issues to beat Cameron Norrie and surpass Roger Federer for most career hard-court grand slam wins, while tying Federer for most fourth-round appearances in the Open Era.
Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton, and Taylor Fritz are among the key players competing on Day 1 of the US Open, with Djokovic facing Learner Tien, Shelton playing his first match inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, and Fritz taking on Emilio Nava.
