Carlos Alcaraz & Novak Djokovic are poised for a semifinal clash at the US Open this year based on Thursday's draw.

The draws for the men’s and women’s singles tournaments were revealed on Aug 21. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Carlos Alcaraz won the Cincinnati Open title in a little over 20 minutes Monday afternoon, after his nearest rival and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner retired through illness down 5-0. Sinner fought back tears as he was forced to quit the match, which was poised to be another instalment in the most compelling current rivalry in tennis.

Jannik Sinner, of Italy, holds up the championship trophy after defeating Taylor Fritz, of the United States, in the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sept. 8, 2024, in New York. Credit: AP/Julia Nikhinson

Jannik Sinner retired with an apparent illness 23 minutes into the first set of the Cincinnati Open final against Carlos Alcaraz.

Sincaraz could be the first duo since Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in 2008 to compete in three Grand Slam finals in one season.

Novak Djokovic, who is chasing a 25th Slam, finds World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz in his half as the US Open unveils men’s singles draw.

OK, sure, maybe it wouldn't be rational to say there's no point in actually holding the full U.S. Open and instead just fast-forwarding to the inevitable matchup for the men's championship between Jannik Sinner — assuming he's healthy — and Carlos Alcaraz on Sept.

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will face potential difficult American opponents when they begin their quest for another US Open title.

The draw for the 2025 US Open men's and women's tournaments are out, headlined by No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz on the same side of the bracket as Novak Djokovic.

During this offseason, Warriors star Jimmy Butler surprised everyone by playing a game against tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz.