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    Home / News / Sports News / Djokovic, Alcaraz to clash in charity match before US Open
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    Djokovic, Alcaraz to clash in charity match before US Open
    Arch-rivals Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are to face off again

    Djokovic, Alcaraz to clash in charity match before US Open

    By Parth Dhall
    Aug 19, 2024
    08:10 pm

    What's the story

    Tennis stars, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, are set to clash in a charity exhibition match ahead of the 2024 US Open.

    The duo recently locked horns in the 2024 Paris Olympics men's singles gold-medal clash, where Djokovic reigned supreme.

    Djokovic and Alcaraz have squared off in some riveting encounters so far, including at Grand Slams.

    The exhibition event is scheduled for August 21 during the US Open fan week.

    Event

    Tennis legends join forces for charity match

    The charity exhibition match, named "Stars of the Open", will see Djokovic partner veteran player John McEnroe.

    Meanwhile, Alcaraz will play alongside another legend, Andre Agassi.

    The event aims to not only showcase tennis skills but also celebrate the sport's history.

    The four players, who collectively hold an impressive 43 Grand Slam titles, are set to give a high-octane experience, which will thrill tennis enthusiasts.

    Goal

    Charity match proceeds to benefit USTA Foundation

    As per media reports, a portion of the ticket sales of this charity match will be donated to the USTA Foundation.

    The funds raised will support tennis development programs across the United States of America.

    This initiative aligns with the event's aim of not just entertaining fans, but nurturing the future growth of tennis.

    Achievements

    Golden Slam for Djokovic; Alcaraz's successive major titles

    Djokovic is coming off a gold-medal victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He beat Alcaraz in the final to secure the historic Golden Slam.

    Djokovic owns 24 Grand Slams titles, the joint-most (male or female) with Margaret Court.

    Alcaraz missed the gold medal but won the French Open and Wimbledon this year.

    He defeated Djokovic in the high-profile Wimbledon final.

    Rivalry

    Head-to-head record: Djokovic 4-3 Alcaraz

    Alcaraz and Djokovic have locked horns in seven matches on the ATP Tour as of now. The latter leads the head-to-head record 4-3.

    The Spaniard won the first-ever encounter between the two players. He beat Djokovic in the Madrid Masters semi-final - 6-7(5), 7-5, 7-6(5).

    Besides, Djokovic has distinction of winning back-to-back matches in this rivalry.

    Djokovic and Alcaraz have clashed in either the semi-finals or finals of a tournament.

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