<p>The future of men’s tennis has been known for a while, with Carlos Alcaraz one of the many bright sparks the sport has. However, while Novak Djokovic remains, the Serbian will continue to be a test that the next generation has to try and overcome.</p> <p>Admittedly, it’s one that the Spaniard has done well in. Still, it’s a challenge that can present trouble for one of the next rising superstars of the sport.</p> <p>Their semi-final clash is scheduled for Saturday at 5:00am (AEST), with play to take place at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.</p> <h2>Djokovic vs Alcaraz US Open 2025 Betting Preview</h2> <p>A four-time US Open winner (most recently in 2023), Djokovic has continued to defy the years and prove he can still compete at 38 years of age. He hasn’t had it all his way in this Grand Slam, but he has yet to be taken to a deciding set, showcasing the ability he still has. His results have been as follows:</p> <ul> <li>1st round: Learner Tien - 6-1, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2</li> <li>2nd round: Zachary Svajda - 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 6-3, 6-1</li> <li>3rd round: Cam Norrie - 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 6-2, 6-3</li> <li>Round of 16: Jan-Lennard Struff - 6-3, 6-3, 6-2</li> <li>Quarter-final: Taylor Fritz - 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For Alcaraz, he has yet to drop a set in his 2025 US Open campaign. The Spaniard is aiming to win his second US Open, having won in 2022. So far, he has managed to defeat:</p> <ul> <li>1st round: Reilly Opelka - 6-4, 7-5, 6-4</li> <li>2nd round: Mattia Bellucci - 6-1, 6-0, 6-3</li> <li>3rd round: Luciano Darderi - 6-2, 6-4, 6-0</li> <li>Round of 16: Arthur Rinderknech - 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, 6-4</li> <li>Quarter-final: Jiri Lehecka - 6-4, 6-2, 6-4</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>When it comes to their head-to-head record, Djokovic leads 5-3, with the Serbian having won the last two meetings. Their most recent was on the hard courts of Melbourne in the 2025 Australian Open. He won 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4, following up his success at the Paris Olympics in 2024 in the final for the gold medal. This will be the first time they’ve met at the US Open.</p> <h2>Djokovic vs Alcaraz US Open 2025 Betting Predictions</h2> <p>In the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/tennis/mens-us-open/novak-djokovic-v-carlos-alcaraz-9586568">Djokovic vs Alcaraz US Open 2025 betting odds</a>, the Spaniard is the moderate favourite to win the contest. Indeed, his overall win-loss record in 2025 is 59-6, with a 21-4 record on hard courts. Over the last eight years, he is 118-29 on this surface.</p> <p>Still, Djokovic is an all-time champion, having won 24 Grand Slam titles. There is value in backing him to win at least one set, with the ‘Carlos Alcaraz 3-1’ bet in the ‘Set Betting’ an attractive offer, despite Alcaraz yet to drop one. By extension, the ‘Over 37.5’ in Total Games also offers value, with the Spaniard’s last four completed Grand Slam Semi-finals having gone over the total match games line.</p>