Novak Djokovic beat Karen Khachanov in straight sets. Carlos Alcaraz beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6: 2, 6: 1, 7: 6 (7: 5) in the quarterfinals.

The pair will now meet in the semi-finals of the French Open on Friday. The 36-year-old Serb won 29 sets in a row at Grand Slam level before the game. The US Open winner is 16 years younger than the world number one.