On Sept. 5, 2025 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York, four men from the US Open draw meet in two semifinals: Novak Djokovic faces Carlos Alcaraz at 3 p.m. ET, and defending champion Jannik Sinner meets Felix Auger-Aliassime at 7 p.m. ET; the winners will advance to the final on Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. ET.
Key Takeaways
- Semifinal 1: Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz — 3 p.m. ET, Arthur Ashe Stadium, ESPN.
- Semifinal 2: Jannik Sinner vs Felix Auger-Aliassime — 7 p.m. ET, ESPN.
- Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, is seeking a 25th major title.
- Auger-Aliassime (No. 25) upset No. 10 Alex De Minaur to reach the semis; he previously reached a major semi at the 2021 US Open.
- TV coverage is on ESPN; streaming options include DIRECTV free trial and ESPN’s direct-to-consumer plans.
- Winners of today’s matches will play the US Open final on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. ET.
Verified Facts
The US Open men’s semifinals are scheduled for Sept. 5, 2025 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York. Match times published for the day list Djokovic vs Alcaraz at 3:00 p.m. ET and Sinner vs Auger-Aliassime at 7:00 p.m. ET. Both matches are televised by ESPN.
Novak Djokovic is a 24-time Grand Slam champion and is in contention for a record 25th major. Carlos Alcaraz, the No. 2 seed, and Djokovic are both past major winners, making their semifinal a marquee matchup.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner enters the evening session as the defending US Open champion. Felix Auger-Aliassime, seeded No. 25, earned his semifinal berth by defeating No. 10 Alex De Minaur; Auger-Aliassime’s only previous Grand Slam semifinal was at the 2021 US Open.
The winners from these two semifinals will meet in the final on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 2:00 p.m. ET to decide the 2025 US Open men’s singles champion.
Context & Impact
A Djokovic–Alcaraz semifinal again puts two of the game’s biggest stars against each other at a Grand Slam late stage; a victory for Djokovic would put him on the brink of an all-time record, while an Alcaraz win would be a major statement in the ongoing rivalry.
Sinner’s run as defending champion and world No. 1 adds significance to the evening session. An Auger-Aliassime victory would mark a notable upset and a major milestone for the Canadian, reinforcing the depth of the men’s field.
From a broadcast perspective, the US Open remains a high-value property for ESPN and streaming platforms; viewership and subscription interest typically rise during the semifinals and final. Ticketing, scheduling and travel logistics for fans continue to concentrate around Arthur Ashe Stadium for the tournament’s final weekend.
Official Statements
Match times and court assignments are confirmed in the tournament schedule released by the organizers.
United States Tennis Association (USTA)
Unconfirmed
- No unverified reports affecting match scheduling or player availability were identified at the time of publication.
Bottom Line
Sept. 5 brings two high-stakes semifinals with a potential historic milestone on the line for Novak Djokovic and strong narratives for Alcaraz, Sinner and Auger-Aliassime. Fans can watch on ESPN or via streaming services that carry ESPN; winners move on to the final on Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. ET.