The 36-year-old Serbian, who is back up to world number one, beat third seed Daniil Medvedev 6-3 7-6(5) 6-3 for a fourth Flushing Meadows crown.
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Third seed Daniil Medvedev overcame brutal heat and a gritty Andrey Rublev to fight his way into the US Open last four on Wednesday with a 6-4 6-3 6-4 win over his daughter’s godfather, who for the ninth time hit a Grand Slam quarter-final wall.
It was the 19-year-old Alcaraz who came out on top 6-4 2-6 7-6[1] 6-3 to end his remarkable breakthrough season with a memorable triumph
The sisters decided to give it one last whirl four years after their last slam appearance together and six years on from the most recent of their 14 titles.
The three-time Grand Slam winner is expecting her first child and will not play in the US Open starting on Monday.
The US Open, established in 1895, will be played for the 122nd time from June 16, 2022 to June 19, 2022.
The 34-year-old Serbian gained a measure of revenge over his Russian opponent who dashed his dreams of a Grand Slam sweep in the US Open final in September.
The Serbian, who was seen off in straight sets by Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final, falling one match short of winning all four Grand Slams in a calendar year, is a five-time singles champion in Paris.
Osaka’s absence was confirmed by organisers on Wednesday, with the Indian Wells Masters scheduled to take place from October 4 to October 17 after the 2020 edition was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Djokovic had an emotional end to his US Open as he left his post-match press conference in tears after losing the final to Daniil Medvedev.
The British teenage sensation won the Grand Slam as a qualifier – the first time anyone has done that in history.
Djokovic was trying to become the first man in over a half-century to win all four majors in the same year
The world No 1 was blitzed 6-1 in an astonishing first set by the 20-year-old American, who produced just a single unforced error as he served out to take the opener in just 29 minutes.
Ukrainian Svitolina is yet to drop a set this fortnight and recovered from a break down to take the first against the 12th seed.
Murray, 34, blasted the Greek third seed for the “nonsense” and said he had lost respect for him after Tsitsipas disappeared off court for almost eight minutes at the start of the fifth set.
The third seed allayed any fears about a lack of matches during what has been a turbulent year after her withdrawal from the French Open and decision to skip Wimbledon.
In a post on social media, the 39-year-old American said the decision was made after “careful consideration” on the advice of her medical team.
The 20-time grand slam champion, who won his fourth Flushing Meadows title two years ago, is still troubled by the foot injury he aggravated at the French Open.
He announced the decision to withdraw from the last Grand Slam of the year on his Instagram account. Federer, who recently went under the knife, said he needs more surgeries, which will keep him out of action for quite a few months.
Djokovic defeated Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany 6-4, 6-3 in the men’s singles, while aiming to become the first man to win all four Grand Slam titles and Olympic gold in the same year.