Amanda Anisimova produced a masterclass in determination at the US Open, toppling second seed Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-3 to secure her spot in the semi-finals. This victory echoes sweet redemption for the 24-year-old American, who fell to Swiatek in the Wimbledon final earlier this year.
After losing the first game to Swiatek’s early break, Anisimova immediately swung the momentum back. She pounced on a wayward forehand to seal the opening set 6-4, then battled through a tense second set. A key break at 2-2 gave her the edge, and despite Swiatek fending off two match points, a lucky net cord on Anisimova’s final shot clinched the match.
Osaka’s Resurgent Run
On the opposite side, two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka continued her inspiring comeback, dispatching 11th seed Karolina Muchova 6-4, 7-6(7/3). The Japanese star unleashed 30 winners, showcasing the power and precision that earned her four Grand Slam titles. “It’s been a while since I’ve been in this position,” Osaka noted, recalling her flawless semi-final record at Flushing Meadows.
When Anisimova and Osaka clash, history will be on the line: Osaka leads 2-0 in their head-to-head, both wins coming in 2022 at the Australian and French Opens. But Anisimova arrives brimming with confidence, ready to write a new chapter in her US Open story.
With a semi-final showdown set, the stage is ready for an epic battle of form, power, and hunger for a maiden Grand Slam crown.
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