Djokovic Vs Fritz Highlights, US Open 2025 QF: Serbian Wins In Four Sets To Set Up Alcaraz Clash In Semis

Hello and wlecome to the live blog of US Open 2025 men's singles Quarter-finals between Novak Djokovic and Tylor Fritz at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York, today.

“I think the first, almost like seven or eight times I played him, I probably just wasn't a good-enough player to really have that much of a chance unless I have the best day ever and he has a bad day.

“I think only the last couple times we've played I think I've been this just better player that can, you know, I'd say compete and have chances.

“You know, last time we played in, I think was it Shanghai, I mean, I had looks, I had set points in the second set. Like, I really should have probably won the second, taken it to a third set.”

These two have faced each other ten times and all the ten contests have been won by Djokovic.

Carlos Alcaraz booked his spot in the semis as he defeated Lehecka 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. On the women’s side, Jessica Pegula broke through her quarterfinal wall again at the U.S. Open, defeating Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 6-3 to get to the semifinals at a Grand Slam tournament for just the second time in her career.

Novak Djokovic v Taylor Fritz is just minutes away from the start as we see both players at the coin toss. There’s white smoke and loud rock music as Djokovic enters the court, then loud cheers as the American Taylor Fritz follows him out. Who will seal the spot in the semis tonight?

Quarter-final underway at Flushing Meadows as Djokovic serves against local favourite Fritz at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. This will be a cracker of a contest between these two!

Djokovic won the toss and elected to serve. The Serbian takes the opening game despite Fritz fighting back. The American will now serve in the second game. Fritz gives it a good go in the second but no.7 seed shows his class and is 2-0 up in the first set.

Novak Djokovic 2-0 Taylor Fritz

Serbian is oozing class here at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. There's a reason why he's 10-0 over Fritz as he races to 3-0 lead in the first set. The American now faces early pressure to mount a comeback.

Novak Djokovic 3-0 Taylor Fritz

Fritz fights back to cut the gap to 3-1 but Djokovic again races to a 4-1 lead. This is turning out to be quite a battle for the local lad who is struggling against one of the very best in the sport.

Novak Djokovic 4-1 Taylor Fritz

Djokovic is rolling back the years here at Flushing Meadows with some nonchalant strokeplay. Fritz is doing is best to stay alive in the contest but the Serb has raced to a 5-2 lead in the first set and is on course to take the lead in the quarter-final.

Novak Djokovic 5-2 Taylor Fritz

The Serb is close to securing the first set to his name, but the American is turning the tables and makes yet another comeback, bringing the current score to 3-5.

Novak Djokovic 5-3 Taylor Fritz

What a battle for Djokovic! The Serbian battled long and hard to take the first set as Fritz did not allow the former no. 1 to get away. Even Hollywood stars Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson enjoyed that game. Djokovic has brought his 'A-game' to the Arthur Ashe Stadium and delivers.

Novak Djokovic 6-3 Taylor Fritz

Second set underway and the Serb is 1-1 against Fritz. The American comes roaring back to level the scores.

Novak Djokovic 6-3, 1-1 Taylor Fritz

Djokovic just stands and soaks in the applause as he levels in the second set. After trailing 1-2, the Serb hits a winner to make it 2-2 in the second set as the crowd stands up and applause the greatness that is Djokovic. Fritz stands there as to what just happened!

Novak Djokovic 6-3, 2-2 Taylor Fritz

Taylor Fritz is struggling against Djokovic. Throughout the tournament, Fritz has won 42% of the break points but in today's quarter-final, he has won 0 as compared to Djokovic's 25%. It's 3-3 in the second set now. If Djokovic wins this set, it will be difficult for the American to come back from this.

Novak Djokovic 6-3, 3-3 Taylor Fritz

Serbian is 5-3 up in the second set and is on course to win it comprehensively. Djokovic has showed minimal pressure throughout this quarter-final clash against Fritz and this could be 11-0 soon one thinks (in the head to head record).

Novak Djokovic 6-3, 5-3 Taylor Fritz

This is some fightback from the American. Trailing 5-3, Fritz comes back with grit and determination to make it 5-5 in the 2nd set and take it to tie-break.

Novak Djokovic 6-3, 5-5 Taylor Fritz

Novak Djokovic shows why he is the GOAT in the world of tennis! The Serb rallies on to take the second set despite being level at 5-5. He blows kisses towards his entourage as the semi-final is just one set win away.

Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-5 Taylor Fritz

Fritz is showing no signs of losing this match as he wins the first game in the third and deciding set. Seems like the Serb will have to to the hard way again to take this game and the set.

Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-5, 0-1 Taylor Fritz

This feels like deja vu for Fritz (sort of) wherein Fritz is cruising through service games and it feels like Djokovic is just biding his time and tighten his grip in the game.

Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 1-2 Taylor Fritz

Things get heated here at Arthur Ashe Stadium! Djokovic has a heated conversation with the chair umpire after he takes an takes an age to serve on deuce as he waits for the crowd to settle down. They don’t, and instead make more noise as Djokovic puts his first serve into the net.

Fritz then breaks and now leads 3-1 in the third set.

Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 1-3 Taylor Fritz

Don't think this will be a straight sets victory for Novak as Fritz gains a 4-1 lead in the third set.

Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 1-4 Taylor Fritz

There you have it! Fritz has taken the third set and Djokovic has all to do in the fourth one. Impressive from the American, who comes from 0-15 to do it. Big game coming up.

Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 3-6 Taylor Fritz

Earlier we mentioned Owen Wilson and Ben Stiller, but there's also Elizabeth Banks and Bohemian Rhapsody star Rami Malek, who's quietly enjoying the comms.

Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 3-6, 2-1 Taylor Fritz

Serbian leads 3-2 after finding himself leading 40-0, Fritz makes a solid comeback to level 40-40. However, the American hits the nets and allows Djokovic to lead the set 3-2. Tough one to call!

Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 3-6 3-2 Taylor Fritz

This quarter-final is too close to call with the American level at 3-3 in the fourth set. Serbian conceding too many errors and has resulted in Fritz to get a grip in this game.

Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 3-6 3-3 Taylor Fritz

Fritz not giving this up one bit! The American serves up an ace to level fourth set 4-4 as Djokovic's entourage looks a bit tensed in the stands. The Serbian holds all the aces but one mistake and the American could take this to the fifth set.

Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 3-6 4-4 Taylor Fritz

Fritz delivers a double-fault and that allows Djokovic to win the match point and win the match - 6-3 7-5 3-6 6-4! A heartbreak for Taylor Fritz. 

Serbian to meet Carlos Alcaraz in the semis.