Amanda Anisimova has booked her spot in the finals of US Open 2025 after registering a three-set victory over Japan’s Naomi Osaka in the semi-final at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday. The American defeated Osaka by 6-7, 7-6, 6-3 in a match which was an absolute thriller.
Osaka struck first and took the opening set in a tense tie-break, the 27-year old looked composed as he put Anisimova under pressure. But the 24-year old American didn’t lose hope and made a comeback despite trailing 5-6 in the second set.
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Anisimova emerged out to be dominant in the third set and made it completely one sided. The American took full control of the match and continued with sharp pace and consistency.
After the win, Anisimova reflected on the match and how tough it became but eventually she secured her place in the final of US Open 2025.
“Oh my god. I don’t know. It was amazing tennis. Naomi Osaka was really giving me a run for the final. I tried to dig deep. It was a huge fight out there today,” said Anisimova.
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“I tried to stay positive. There were a lot of nerves in the beginning. This tournament means a lot to me. I was just enjoying this moment. Playing in the final means the world, just trying to process it. It has been a dream for me like forever. The hope is to be the champion. I am just excited for the final and it’s really special,” she added.
