Novak Djokovic vs Carlos AlcarazRoland Garros Semi-final

Roland Garros · ATP · Semi-final
#8ATP
2059ELO
1959Clay ELO
$1.8MYTD
$193MCAREER
39 yrs · 188 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
LWWWWWLWWL
3 — 1
Sets
Monday, 29 May 2023
clay
#2ATP
2162ELO
2102Clay ELO
$4.4MYTD
$65MCAREER
23 yrs · 183 cm · Right-handed
Last 10 · pre-match
LWLWWWWLWL
Djokovic N.
6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1
Alcaraz C.
Djokovic N.
65663
Alcaraz C.
37111

Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1 in the Roland Garros semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Carlos Alcaraz came in ranked #2, leading the head-to-head 5–4, defending last year's quarter-final. Novak Djokovic narrowed the head-to-head to 5–5.

Key context

  • Match story: Novak Djokovic came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–3 5–7 6–1 6–1.

Head to head

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DateTournamentRoundSurfaceWinnerScore
2026-01-19Australian OpenFhardCarlos Alcaraz2-6 6-2 6-3 7-5
2025-08-25US OpenSFhardCarlos Alcaraz6-4 7-6(4) 6-2
2025-01-13Australian OpenQFhardNovak Djokovic4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4
2024-07-29Paris OlympicsFclayNovak Djokovic7-6(3) 7-6(2)
2024-07-01WimbledonFgrassCarlos Alcaraz6-2 6-2 7-6(4)
2023-11-13Tour FinalsSFhardNovak Djokovic6-3 6-2
2023-08-14Cincinnati MastersFhardNovak Djokovic5-7 7-6(7) 7-6(4)
2023-07-03WimbledonFgrassCarlos Alcaraz1-6 7-6(6) 6-1 3-6 6-4
2022-05-02Madrid MastersSFclayCarlos Alcaraz6-7(5) 7-5 7-6(5)

Serve vs return

This season
Djokovic N.serving80% hold

wins 63% of points on serve vs Alcaraz C.

Alcaraz C.serving82% hold

wins 64% of points on serve vs Djokovic N.

Even serve battle

Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About

Statistics

This season
1st serve in·Even
65%
65%
1st serve points won·Even
76%
73%
2nd serve points won·Even
56%
57%
Service points won·Even
69%
68%
Return points won·Even
40%
42%
Break points saved·Even
66%
65%
Aces / match·Clear edge
7.4
5.2
Double faults / match·Even
2.5
2.4

Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (166 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.

Clutch

Under pressure
Clutch Rating·Even
99
98
Break points saved·Even
100
100
Break points won·Even
99
99
Deciding sets·Even
100
100
Tiebreaks·Even
100
100

Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About

Umpiry Score

Pre-match
6.0
Even matchUmpiry Score
8.4
Dominant favouriteUmpiry Score
Form & Matchup
2.1Clay Elo 1959
Surface ELO
7.9+142 Clay Elo edge
2.6Overall Elo 2059
ELO gap
7.4Overall Elo 2162
0.0
H2H
10.0
6.9
Surface form
8.5
Win streak
0.0
Fatigue & Travel
7.0
Prev. match
8.0
7.3
Country comfort
Context
7.0
Defending pts
7.0

The Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.

Freshness

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Freshness·
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Djokovic N.: 2 days rest · 3 matches, 127 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About

Conditions

Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast
Weather
20°CClear
Wind 20 km/hHumidity 60%
Semi-finals
Djokovic N.[3]
Alcaraz C.[1]
6-35-76-16-1
Ruud C.[15]
Zverev A.[2]
6-36-46-0
R128
Shevchenko A.
Otte O.
7-54-66-17-62
Pouille L.
Rodionov J.
6-26-46-3
Fognini F.
Auger Aliassime F.[4]
6-46-46-3
Korda S.[24]
Mcdonald M.[18]
6-47-56-4
Ofner S.
Cressy M.
6-47-666-2
Fucsovics M.
Grenier H.
6-35-76-16-3
Van Assche L.
Cecchinato M.
6-16-16-3
Bautista Agut R.[19]
Wu Y.
7-646-16-1
Albot R.
Kypson P.
6-36-24-66-1
Kokkinakis T.
Evans D.[20]
6-46-46-4
Vavassori A.
Kecmanovic M.[31]
5-72-67-687-637-69
Tirante T.
Van De Zandschulp B.[25]
6-24-66-36-4
Paul T.[24]
Stricker D.
6-36-26-4
Jarry N.
Dellien H.
6-46-46-2
Karatsev A.
Popyrin A.
6-36-746-16-2
Coric B.[15]
Coria F.
7-636-756-36-3
Purcell M.
Thompson J.
7-51-66-46-4
Pella G.
Halys Q.
6-46-772-67-647-64
Borges N.
Isner J.
6-45-77-634-67-69
Rune H.[6]
Eubanks C.
6-43-67-626-2
Kubler J.
Diaz Acosta F.
1-66-36-43-66-1
Monfils G.
Baez S.
3-66-37-51-67-5
Olivieri G.
Mpetshi Perricard G.
7-634-64-67-56-1
Musetti L.[17]
Ymer M.
7-56-26-4
Cachin P.
Thiem D.
6-36-26-714-66-2
Etcheverry T.[23]
Draper J.
6-41-0
Zhang Z.
Lajovic D.[20]
6-14-1
Daniel T.
Oconnell C.
6-06-26-4
Arnaldi M.
Galan D.
2-66-36-06-2
Alcaraz C.[1]
Cobolli F.[10]
6-06-27-5
Shapovalov D.[26]
Nakashima B.[31]
6-47-54-63-66-3
Schwartzman D.
Zapata Miralles B.[32]
1-66-756-26-06-4
Hurkacz H.[13]
Goffin D.
6-35-76-42-66-4
Davidovich Fokina A.[21]
Fils A.
6-14-66-36-3
Griekspoor T.[29]
Martinez P.[24]
6-42-60-67-56-3
Khachanov K.[13]
Lestienne C.
3-61-66-26-16-3
Hanfmann Y.
Monteiro T.
6-37-56-766-726-4
Ruusuvuori E.
Barrere G.
6-26-775-76-16-4
Dimitrov G.[28]
Skatov T.
6-06-36-2
Zverev A.[2]
Harris L.[31]
7-667-606-1
Molcan A.[6]
Gaston H.
6-17-646-4
Seyboth Wild T.
Medvedev D.[6]
7-656-762-66-36-4
Altmaier D.
Huesler M.
6-36-46-4
Norrie C.[14]
Paire B.
7-54-63-66-16-4
Varillas J.
Shang J.
4-62-66-26-36-1
Giron M.
Medjedovic H.
6-06-21-66-0
Djokovic N.[3]
Kovacevic A.
6-36-27-61
Nishioka Y.[27]
Wolf J.
1-63-66-46-36-3
Tsitsipas S.[5]
Vesely J.
7-56-34-67-67
Wawrinka S.
Ramos A.
7-656-46-721-66-4
Carballes Baena R.
Nava E.
7-656-36-2
Sinner J.[1]
Muller A.
6-16-46-1
Sonego L.
Shelton B.[5]
6-43-66-36-3
Humbert U.[32]
Mannarino A.
6-36-36-1
Rublev A.[11]
Djere L.
6-13-66-36-4
Cerundolo F.[25]
Munar J.
6-12-67-656-1
Fritz T.[7]
Mmoh M.
6-26-16-1
Lehecka J.[12]
Struff J.[21]
7-51-66-33-66-1
Zeppieri G.
Bublik A.[9]
6-04-64-66-37-5
Ruud C.[15]
Ymer E.
6-46-36-2
Tiafoe F.[19]
Krajinovic F.
6-36-46-2
De Minaur A.[8]
Ivashka I.
6-15-76-16-3
Rinderknech A.[22]
Gasquet R.
6-42-66-27-64
Moutet C.[30]
Cazaux A.
6-16-34-66-4