Alcaraz and Djokovic symbolize the transition in tennis as U.S. Open is set to begin
Observers say the sport for both the men's and women's games is changing, leaving parity and opportunities for new ascending champions.
by The Associated Press
Aug 28, 2023
3 minutes
Based on the reactions on social media, it seems everyone in the world of tennis was riveted by Novak Djokovic's victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the last tournament for both ahead of the U.S. Open.
It was a titanic, 3½-hour-plus showdown between the two titans of the men's game at the moment — the third time they've played each other in Djokovic's past three events, each on a different surface — and set the stage for what will be an expected meeting to determine the champion at Flushing Meadows,
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