US Open 2025: Alcaraz And Djokovic Qualify For Quarter Finals

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the quarter-finals of the US Open 2025 (Instagram/@carlitosalcarazz).

JAKARTA - Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic compactly reached the quarter-finals of the US Open 2025 on Sunday, August 31, 2025 US time or Monday, September 1, 2025, morning WIB.

Alcaraz, who is the second seed, qualified after defeating Arthur Rinderknech at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. He won 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, and 6-4 to keep a record of not missing a set in the tournament.

"I think my style of play matches the energy here. Both day and night, people are always present. I like it and it makes me perform optimally," reported by ATP.

The Spaniard will next face Jiri Lehecka. The Czech Republic player qualified for the last eight Grand Slams for the second time after eliminating Adrian Mannarino 7-6 (7-4), 6-4, 2-6, and 6-2.

Meanwhile, Djokovic (38 years) continued his mission of pursuing the 25th Grand Slam title in his career with a convincing 6-3, 6-3, and 6-2 victory over German tennis player Jan-Lennard Struff.

"Good service is very helpful. I performed well in the previous match and tonight. It made the game easier," said Djokovic.

Djokovic will next meet the fourth seed from the United States, Taylor Fritz, who eliminated Tomas Machac 6-4, 6-3, and 6-3. Fritz was runner-up last year.

Fritz, who is the only United States representative left in the tournament, has brought the host public hope to see the men's Grand Slam champion since Andy Roddick in 2003.

However, statistics did not side with him. Djokovic has won all of the last 10 meetings, including in the quarter-finals of the 2023 edition of the US Open.

"Almost seven or eight first meetings, I'm not good enough. Only in the last few matches have I felt that I could compete," said Fritz.

In the women's singles sector, world number one and first seed, Aryna Sabalenka, appeared dominant when she got rid of Cristina Bucsa 6-1 and 6-4.

"I am very proud, this is an extraordinary achievement. The key is the balance of life on and off the pitch. I work hard, recover well, and keep setting aside time to have fun," said Sabalenka.

Sabalenka will meet Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon champion, who overthrows ninth seed Elena Rybakina 6-4, 5-7, and 6-2.

The miracle also came through Barbora Krejcikova. The former French Open (Roland Garros) and Wimbledon champions survived eight match points before eliminating Taylor Townsend 1-6, 7-6 (15-13), and 6-3.

"I was absent for six months due to back injury and I don't know if I can play again. I'm very happy to be here," said Krejcikova.

In the next round, Krejcikova will face fourth seed from the United States, Jessica Pegula, who went smoothly after defeating her compatriots, Ann Li, 6-1 and 6-2.