US Open 2025: Amanda Anisimova keeps title hopes alive with semifinal victory over Naomi Osaka
And that’s how a star is born!Completing some late night theatrics on centre court at the 2025 US Open, American tennis sensation Amanda Anisimova dismissed a resurgent Naomi Osaka in just under three hours – two hours and 56 minutes, to be precise – much to the delight of the partisan New York crowd.The scene was one of pure elation, as she claimed the blockbuster semifinal in three sets – 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-3), 6-3 – coming from behind after dropping the first set to Osaka on tiebreak.Advancing to her second second-consecutive Grand Slam final – following a crushing defeat at the hands of Iga Swiatek in Wimbledon – she’ll look to bring the same intensity against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, as she chases a maiden singles title at Flushing Meadows.More to follow…
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