Carlos Alcaraz ended Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title, defeating the Serbian in straight sets to advance to the US Open final. In doing so, the 22-year-old Spaniard joined Rafael Nadal in an exclusive group of players to achieve a rare milestone.

With the victory, Alcaraz became just the fifth man in the Open Era to reach seven Grand Slam finals before turning 23, joining an elite list that also includes Bjorn Borg, Nadal, Mats Wilander and Jim Courier.

This marks Alcaraz’s second U.S. Open final, having previously lifted the trophy in 2022 with a win over Casper Ruud — a triumph that also made him the youngest World No. 1 in ATP history.

Alcaraz has been in dominant form since April, compiling a 45-2 record and capturing titles in Monte Carlo, Rome, Roland Garros

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