2023 US Open Men’s Semifinals Odds, Picks and Preview: Djokovic vs Shelton and Alcaraz vs Medvedev

• Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz moved closer to a dream US Open final clash
• Djokovic reached the semi-final round after beating Taylor Fritz in the last 8
• Alcaraz booked a spot in the last 4 after beating Alexander Zverev in the quarters

The dream final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz is still alive.

The two tennis stars booked their spots in the last 4 after recording convincing wins in the quarter-finals of the 2023 US Open.

Sports Brief previews their respective semi-final matches in this year’s US Open.

Novak Djokovic vs. Ben Shelton

Odds: Djokovic (1.05) vs. Shelton (9.85); view all lines

Djokovic reached a record 47th men's Grand Slam semi-final with a comprehensive 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 win over Taylor Fritz at the US Open on Tuesday, per the BBC.

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The 36-year-old overtook the great Roger Federer for most Grand Slam men's semis appearances with the victory over Fritz as he remained on course to win his 24th Grand Slam title.

Next up for the Serb is a blockbuster showdown with Ben Shelton, who became the youngest male player to reach the US Open semis in 31 years.

The 20-year-old American defeated compatriot Frances Tiafoe in a four-set thriller, 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2.

The New York crowd will surely be rooting for Shelton, who is looking to become the first American men’s singles champion since 2003. Andy Roddick won the crown that year.

This will be the first meeting between Djokovic and Shelton.

Writer's Prediction: Djokovic (1.05) beats Shelton in straight sets.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Daniil Medvedev

Odds: Alcaraz (1.29) vs. Medvedev (4.10); view all lines

Alcaraz booked a spot in the US Open semi-final with an impressive 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 win over Medvedev on Wednesday.

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It was a superb showing from Alcaraz, who needed just two hours and 30 minutes to record the straight-sets win, per The Guardian.

He will next face Medvedev, who battled through hot and humid conditions to beat Andrey Rublev in straight sets earlier in the day.

Alcaraz and Medvedev faced each other in the semis of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships, with the Spaniard winning in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.

They have both won this tournament before, with Medvedev capturing the title in 2021 and Alcaraz taking home the trophy in 2022.

Alcaraz leads their head-to-head matchup 2-1.

Writer's Prediction: Alcaraz (1.29) beats Medvedev in four sets.

Alcaraz borrows Bellingham’s celebration

Sports Brief recently reported on Alcaraz borrowing Jude Bellingham’s celebration at the US Open.

He pulled off the celebration after his quarter-final win over Zverev.

Alcaraz is a known Real Madrid fan.