Fri Sep 05 05:34:52 UTC 2025: **US Open: Anisimova Upsets Osaka, Faces Sabalenka in Final**
**New York, NY** – Amanda Anisimova pulled off a stunning upset against four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, battling back from a set down to win 6-7(4), 7-6(3), 6-3 and advance to her first-ever US Open final. The 24-year-old American will face reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka, who overcame a tough challenge from Jessica Pegula to secure her spot in the final with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory.
Anisimova, visibly emotional after the win, described the moment as a “dream come true.” “It means the world. This has been a dream of mine like forever to be in the US Open final and the hope is to be the champion.”
The match against Osaka was a rollercoaster, with both players displaying incredible intensity. After dropping a tight first set, Anisimova found her rhythm, matching Osaka’s power and capitalizing on crucial moments in the tiebreak. Despite nerves, Anisimova managed to take the victory.
Meanwhile, world number one Sabalenka had to dig deep to overcome Pegula in a rematch of last year’s final. After losing the first set, the Belarusian rallied, showcasing her trademark power and determination to clinch the victory.
Sabalenka is aiming to become the first woman since Serena Williams (2012-2014) to win back-to-back US Open singles titles. With her third successive US Open final appearance, Sabalenka declared, “I’ll go out there on Saturday and I’ll fight for every point like the last point of my life.”
The final promises to be an exciting clash between the experienced champion and the determined young American, both vying for a coveted Grand Slam title.
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