In an effort to reclaim the top spot later today, Novak Djokovic has said he wants to play Carlos Alcaraz in another final at the US Open for “the fans.”

The press has questioned Djokovic about whether he believes this rivalry can survive for ten years with Alcaraz after his most recent triumph at Cincinnati.

Djokovic replied to the questions about his rivalry with Alcaraz and stated his remarks: “I’m not so sure about that, but I’ll try to play at a high level for as long as possible. We have played three amazing, epic matches against each other at Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and Cincinnati recently. All the matches went the distance; they were physically grueling and demanding, but very exciting and close matches.”

He further added: “The fans want to see a rivalry; they want to see the best players in the world go toe-to-toe. Hopefully, we can give them another match here in New York.”

Djokovic is making his first participation at the US Open since 2021 after missing the competition last year due to his COVID-19 vaccination status.

Novak Djokovic in 2023

Novak Djokovic

23 - 7win/loss

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8-3

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10-3

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5-1

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1

37 year old

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Currently ranked no.2, the Serbian played his last match on the 20^th of August when he defeated world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz 5-7 7-6(7) 7-6(4) in the final in Cincinnati to win his 95^th career title.

Until now, during this year Djokovic owns a composed 38-5 record. Djokovic conquered 4 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open, French Open and Cincinnati. Djokovic reached the final in Wimbledon.

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Djokovic's Record

Carlos Alcaraz in 2023

Carlos Alcaraz

33 - 6win/loss

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13-2

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12-3

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8-1

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21 year old

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Currently ranked no.1, Alcaraz played his last match on the 20^th of August when he was defeated by world no.2 Novak Djokovic 5-7 7-6(7) 7-6(4) in the final in Cincinnati (draw).

During this season the Spaniard has managed to achieve an overall 53-6 match record. Carlos conquered 6 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Wimbledon. Alcaraz got to the final in Rio de Janeiro and Cincinnati.

Cincinnati

Alcaraz's Record

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz squared off 4 times. Their current head to head is 2-2. The last time they played, Novak Djokovic won 5-7 7-6(7) 7-6(4) in the final in Cincinnati (Western & Southern Open) on the 20^th of August 2023.

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