Amanda Anisimova defeats Naomi Osaka at the U.S. Open to reach her 2nd Grand Slam final in a row
Summary
Amanda Anisimova defeated Naomi Osaka in a thrilling U.S. Open semifinal match to reach her second consecutive Grand Slam final, where she will face Aryna Sabalenka for the title.
Key Points
- Amanda Anisimova defeated Naomi Osaka 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-3 in the U.S. Open semifinals after nearly three hours of play.
- This victory marks Anisimova's second consecutive Grand Slam final appearance, having reached the Wimbledon final earlier in the year.
- Anisimova will face No. 1 seed and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the U.S. Open final.
- Naomi Osaka, a former world No. 1 and four-time Grand Slam champion, was seeded 23rd and suffered her first loss this late in a major tournament.
