Medvedev Defeats Alcaraz to Set Up US Open Final with Djokovic

Daniil Medvedev Ousts Carlos Alcaraz to Set Up Rematch with Novak Djokovic in US Open Final The Russian defeats the defending champion in four sets to reach his second US Open final. Image source: google

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