Wed Sep 03 22:00:00 UTC 2025: **U.S. Open Shocker: Anisimova Upsets Świątek, Reaching Semifinals**
**Flushing Meadows, NY** – The 2025 U.S. Open saw a stunning upset today as American Amanda Anisimova (8) defeated world number two Iga Świątek in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3. This victory propels Anisimova into the semifinals and avenges her crushing loss to Świątek in the Wimbledon final earlier this year.
Anisimova played with power and precision, capitalizing on Świątek’s fluctuating serve and dominating on second serve returns. The crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium roared with support as Anisimova secured the win with a backhand that landed just out of Świątek’s reach.
Earlier in the day, Félix Auger-Aliassime (25) battled back from a set down to overcome Alex de Minaur (8) in a hard-fought match, 4-6, 7-6(7), 7-5, 7-6(4).
The quarterfinals continue tonight with Naomi Osaka (23) facing Karolína Muchová (11), followed by a highly anticipated match between defending champion Jannik Sinner (1) and fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti (10).
In doubles action, Taylor Townsend and her partner Kateřina Siniaková, the top-seeded duo, advanced to the final after defeating Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens. They will compete for their third Grand Slam title and first U.S. Open crown.
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