Amanda Anisimova created a mixing warrior to reach her second Grand Slam final. The 24-year-old American came from the orchard to beat the double champion Naomi Osaka 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-3 in the semifinals of women’s singles in the US Open. Anisimova will face World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenko, who overcame Jessica Pegula on Thursday on Saturday’s showpiece finals.
While Anisimova sang her own back song by returning to the main final after being double bagel in the last one that attackedIt was a painful defeat for Osaka, which in the last fortnight enjoyed an inspiring and reviving run in New York.
Osaka arrived at the Grand Slam semifinals for the first time since her return from maternity leave in 2024. In her previous seven large companies before this Open US Open failed to advance after the third round. But in New York, the Japanese star showed the views of her year best and produced the highest order stroke.
Osaka was amused by the crowd and pointed out her charming “labubus” and tightened the audience in New York, and it seemed that her run could spread further when she dominated the opening set and seal it in tone. However, as soon as she began to remember and offered the opportunity of the second service, Anisimova seized control.
Anisimov, whose interaction with her coach court at the Arthur Ash stadium was sometimes unstable, increased the quality of her shot to the top and hit the winner of both wings with remarkable consistency. At one stage, her coach barked the box from the box and urged her to stay calm and folded when the tension was mounted.
Anisimova saved from the second break and never looked at.
It was a powerful statement by Anisim, who took revenge on her humiliating Wimbledon’s last defeat on Iga Swiatlek before surpassed the Smower Osaka in the semifinals.
After he booked his place in the home final of the Grand Slam, he said:
Anisimova was also kind, she devoted time to clapping Osaka’s performance and her way to comeback: “Naomi plays amazing tennis. She is not where she belongs, and I told her I was so proud of her – after I got to this level, it’s crazy.
Previously, Sabalenek showed resistance to trademark and relentless strength to keep her alive open defense of the title, alive, alive, Overcoming a lively pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Sabalenka will try to become the first woman in 11 years, who successfully defends the US Open crown when she meets Anisim on Saturday.
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Published:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
September 5, 2025
