Jannik Sinner beats Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4 to reach US Open men's singles final
World number one Sinner remains on course for third major success of 2025
Auger-Aliassime defeated in second Grand Slam semi-final of career
Sinner will face Carlos Alcaraz in final after his 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 semi-final win over Novak Djokovic
World number two Alcaraz into third successive Grand Slam final against Sinner
Djokovic 4-6 6-6 (0-2) Alcaraz*
Image source, Getty ImagesA brilliant return from Alcaraz earns him the first point of the tie-break and it's on the Djokovic serve. Early mini-break for the Spaniard.
Djokovic goes for power but his forehand drops wide.
Djokovic 4-6 6-6 Alcaraz
Alcaraz takes the hold as he overpowers Djokovic and the Serb dumps into the net.
We're into a tie-break.
Djokovic 4-6 6-5 Alcaraz*
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds
I cannot believe how technically perfect Alcaraz's volleys are for someone that young. I just love watching him volley.
To be able to do it so early his career, when some of the top players never felt that comfortable up there.
Djokovic 4-6 6-5 Alcaraz*
A lot of information coming from the Djokovic team. He doesn't look too pleased to be hearing it to be honest.
I wonder what advice they have for that 128mph ace Alcaraz has just sent down?
Djokovic 4-6 6-5 Alcaraz*
Djokovic does his bit and holds to love. Alcaraz will once again serve to stay in the set.
*Djokovic 4-6 5-5 Alcaraz
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds
I know we sometimes say that he is playing possum, but I do think Djokovic is looking weary out here. This set is really taking it out of him.
It's his walks in between points for me - the spring isn't quite in the legs like it is with Alcaraz.
*Djokovic 4-6 5-5 Alcaraz
Image source, Getty ImagesNerveless from Alcaraz as he holds serve to stay in the set.
Have to say, though, that after just over one and a half hours on Arthur Ashe Djokovic is looking a little tired.
He has fooled us like this before though.
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Flushing Meadows
Everyone in the 25,000 crowd held their breath as they waited to see how that 27-shot exchange ended.
Djokovic had to catch his afterwards.
But he recovered quickly enough to dig out what could be a huge hold in this fascinating match.
Djokovic 4-6 5-4 Alcaraz*
Russell Fuller
Tennis correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds
If Djokovic wins, he will become the oldest men's Grand Slam finalist since Ken Rosewall over half a century ago in 1974.
Djokovic 4-6 5-4 Alcaraz*
A rare show of frustration from Alcaraz as he kicks his towel box after just missing the forehand dropshot at the net. There's been a few of those.
Djokovic produces a big serve to hold from 0-30. Impressive stuff.
*Djokovic 4-6 4-4 Alcaraz
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds
Djokovic has gone into the corner undeneath his team and started to do lunging stretches for his hamstrings.
That is not a good sign - I haven't seen him do it this early in a match before, it's not like we are into the fifth set.
*Djokovic 4-6 4-4 Alcaraz
Goodness me. A monster 27-shot rally with insane ball-striking from both players ends with a bit of luck for Djokovic as Alcaraz's forehand clips the net and drops back on his own side of the court.
A crucial point for 15-30 with Alcaraz starting to move ahead in the game.
Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport senior tennis reporter at Flushing Meadows
At the start of the second set, you couldn't help but think back to Melbourne.
Alcaraz controls the first set, then gets scrambled by Djokovic upping the intensity.
This time, though, Alcaraz recognised what was happening. He has adjusted accordingly - tactically and mentally.
*Djokovic 4-6 4-4 Alcaraz
Djokovic can't take advantage of the second serve and Alcaraz takes the hold after a little bit of a wobble.
He heads off for a quick word with his coaching box.
Djokovic 4-6 4-3 Alcaraz*
Well this looked like a smooth service game for Alcaraz but a couple of errors and suddenly Djokovic smells blood at 40-30.
Djokovic 4-6 4-3 Alcaraz*
Russell Fuller
Tennis correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds
95 US Open wins for Novak Djokovic.
Jimmy Connors holds the men's record with 98.
He will need another US Open to try and overtake the Connors record, and this is what motivates him.
*Djokovic 4-6 4-3 Alcaraz
Both players showcasing the full repertoire here as Djokovic fires down the line to seal a hold to love before the change of ends.
Who will blink first?
*Djokovic 4-6 3-3 Alcaraz
Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds
That was a poor game from Djokovic. Right from the go, the nerves were jangling a little bit even if he is ahead on the score.
He kept coming forward and it felt like some of those moves forward were 'bluffs'. They haven't been convincing and Alcaraz is more than matching it. He will be releived that he is back on track.
*Djokovic 4-6 3-3 Alcaraz
Alcaraz produces that crowd-pleasing whipped forehand and that seals the hold for Alcaraz.
What a match we have on our hands now.
Djokovic 4-6 3-2 Alcaraz*
An error on the backhand side, which has been a problem for Djokovic today, hands Alcaraz the break of serve and we're back on serve in set two.
