Former world No. 1 star predicts Djokovic's outlook ahead of the US Open 2025 showdown with Alcaraz
Andy Roddick expressed an interesting viewpoint that Novak Djokovic will surely be mentally prepared to face the less-than-friendly atmosphere from the American fans when confronting Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open.
Andy Roddick’s prediction about Djokovic ahead of the big match against Carlos Alcaraz
Moreover, the former American world No. 1 believes Djokovic can transform that pressure into an advantage, as the Serbian player tends to perform at his best in situations where he aims to be the "last one laughing."
Today, at 38 years old, Djokovic is targeting his first Grand Slam final since Wimbledon 2024. However, the journey to the title match at Flushing Meadows will definitely not be easy, as he will face world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz, who claimed the Roland Garros title this year.
Alcaraz determined to get revenge on Djokovic
In his personal podcast commentary, Roddick highlighted that Alcaraz is currently among the most popular players wherever he appears. Conversely, Djokovic’s history at the US Open is quite clear: he often faces opposition from the crowd. Hence, it’s not hard to guess who will get overwhelming support at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday night.
In fact, many of Djokovic’s most memorable Grand Slam wins came when he was confronted by crowd hostility—and he usually does not hesitate to respond right after the match.
Roddick explained: "Djokovic will try to ignite the fight to win… He thrives on moments like this. I believe this match will be full of drama. Honestly, if the atmosphere becomes intense, that works even more in Novak’s favor. He wants to turn it into an emotional battle, a struggle of the mind. And in those moments, Novak is the greatest player we’ve ever seen." – the American legend shared on the podcast Served with Andy Roddick.
Earlier this year, Djokovic defeated Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarterfinals. Since then, they have not faced each other. This time, the 22-year-old Spaniard has stated he aims for "revenge" in the US Open semifinal.
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