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So, it will be Novak Djokovic against Daniil Medvedev in Sunday's men's singles final after Medvedev knocked out defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in four sets.
Earlier, Djokovic beat American Ben Shelton 6-3 6-2 7-6 (7-4) to move within one more win of a record-equalling 24th major title.
Before that match took place, Briton Joe Salisbury and American partner Rajeev Ram came from behind to secure a historic third US Open men's doubles title in a row.
We'll be back tomorrow for the women's final, which sees American Coco Gauff bid for her maiden Grand Slam triumph against incoming world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
You can read the preview here.
It's not one to miss. Catch you then!
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Alcaraz 6-7 (3-7) 1-6 6-3 3-6 Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev is through to his fifth Grand Slam final.
He will have his shot at winning a second Grand Slam title - and landing a second triumph in New York.
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'I played 12 out of 10'
Alcaraz 6-7 (3-7) 1-6 6-3 3-6 Medvedev
Here's what Daniil Medvedev had to say following his victory over Carlos Alcaraz:
"Amazing. Especially beating someone like Carlos. Before the match for sure I had a lot of doubts after losing easily to him twice this year.
"I said I needed to play 11 out of 10. I played 12 out of 10, except from the third set.
"He is honestly just really unbelievable. To beat him you need to be better than yourself and I managed to do it.
"The third set was not so bad. I lost one serve and I felt I wasn't so far away on his. I managed to do some amazing points in the fourth and he started to miss a bit which we don't usually see."
On facing Novak Djokovic in the final, he added: "The challenge is that I have to play a guy who won 23 grand slams. I only have one. When I beat him here [in 2021] I managed to play better than myself. There is no other way.
"The crowd was unbelievable today. Absolutely unbelievable, I mean it. We had some crazy points and there was love to both sides. Some Spanish guys started screaming at 5-3 [in the fourth] during the points which is not so nice but I guess they were desperate."
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Alcaraz 6-7 (3-7) 1-6 6-3 3-6 Medvedev
And breathe...
Game, set and match - Medvedev
Alcaraz 6-7 (3-7) 1-6 6-3 3-6 Medvedev
But he won't allow a fourth one to pass him by!
Daniil Medvedev finally gets over the line in a captivating end to a wonderful semi-final.
The defending champion is out - and it is 2021 champion Medvedev who will take on Novak Djokovic in Sunday's final.
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Alcaraz 6-7 (3-7) 1-6 6-3 3-5 Medvedev*
A third match point, not taken.
What must be going on in Medvedev's mind right now. He just can't add the final touch.
Alcaraz saves second match point
Alcaraz 6-7 (3-7) 1-6 6-3 3-5 Medvedev*
What is going on! Carlos Alcaraz rises to the occasion, holding his nerve and closing in to put away a volley and save the match point.
Match point Medvedev
Alcaraz 6-7 (3-7) 1-6 6-3 3-5 Medvedev*
Alcaraz nets.
Medvedev will have a second match point.
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Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport at Flushing Meadows
Blimey. This is tense.
Medvedev sticks his thumb to the crowd after his second straight double fault.
The stress is real for everyone.
Break point Alcaraz
Alcaraz 6-7 (3-7) 1-6 6-3 3-5 Medvedev*
Oh my goodness! After missing a match point, successive double faults from Medvedev give Alcaraz a third break point.
This is getting silly.
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Alcaraz 6-7 (3-7) 1-6 6-3 3-5 Medvedev*
A smash from Medvedev, a miss from Alcaraz. We go to deuce.
Break points Alcaraz
Alcaraz 6-7 (3-7) 1-6 6-3 3-5 Medvedev*
An Alcaraz forehand has too much on it for Medvedev, who waited at the net, and the Spaniard has two break points!
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Alcaraz 6-7 (3-7) 1-6 6-3 3-5 Medvedev*
A marginal miss, but a miss all the same. Medvedev puts a backhand wide to begin the game.
Huge cheers from the crowd. Another miss gives Alcaraz 0-30.
Medvedev serving for place in final
Alcaraz 6-7 (3-7) 1-6 6-3 3-5 Medvedev*
Over to you, Daniil Medvedev.
A place in the US Open final is a hold of serve away.
Alcaraz holds serve
Alcaraz 6-7 (3-7) 1-6 6-3 3-5 Medvedev*
It's all very simple for Carlos Alcaraz here.
He can't afford any mistakes as he looks to set up another shot at the Medvedev serve.
Job done. It's taking so much for Alcaraz to break down Medvedev in some of these exchanges but he finds a way here to keep his hopes alive.
Medvedev holds serve
*Alcaraz 6-7 (3-7) 1-6 6-3 2-5 Medvedev
And what a way for Medvedev to follow up that hard-earned break!
Cool as you like, an ace settles a love hold and the third seed is just one game away from securing his place in Sunday's final against Novak Djokovic.
It feels like a very long way back for Alcaraz from here.
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Jonathan Jurejko
BBC Sport at Flushing Meadows
If there is better entertainment in New York City on this Friday night then I'd love to hear where.
This really is scintillating stuff.
A captivating game ticked into a 14th minute, with the match now into a fourth hour.
The punters are certainly getting drama for their dollar.
Medvedev breaks
Alcaraz 6-7 (3-7) 1-6 6-3 2-4 Medvedev*
After 13 minutes in this game, Medvedev has a break point.
And there it is! Incredible. The return puts Alcaraz on the back foot and Alcaraz can't make a volley.
Medvedev makes the breakthrough in set four - and it could prove to be the decisive one in this contest.
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*Alcaraz 6-7 (3-7) 1-6 6-3 2-3 Medvedev
The clock hits the three-hour mark.
And this feels like a pivotal game.
At a sixth deuce, Medvedev sends a return long. Can Alcaraz get the job done here? No! Unbelievable. The Spaniard turns to his team after hitting wide.
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*Alcaraz 6-7 (3-7) 1-6 6-3 2-3 Medvedev
Ha! Another ridiculous backhand from Medvedev, this time fizzed cross-court, once again brings Alcaraz back to deuce.
The pressure intensifies, but Alcaraz handles it like a champion, displaying his athleticism at the net to make a volley.
This must be starting to get annoying though! Medvedev is everywhere all at once and fires in another devastating backhand to take us to a fifth deuce.
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