The women’s semifinals at the 2025 US Open feature a compelling matchup, with Naomi Osaka taking on Amanda Anisimova. Osaka, a two-time US Open champion, previously clinched the title in 2018 and 2020. However, since her triumph at the Australian Open in 2021, she has struggled to advance beyond the third round in subsequent Grand Slam events.
On the other hand, Anisimova is arguably in the best form of her career, having achieved a significant victory over world No. 1 Iga Świątek to secure her place in the semifinals. Although their encounters have been limited, Anisimova holds a perfect record against Osaka, winning both previous matches. A win in this semifinal would bring Anisimova closer to capturing her first Grand Slam title.
Aryna Sabalenka Defeats Jessica Pegula
In the first semifinal match on Thursday, Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed, triumphed over fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula, continuing her dominance in their matchups for a second consecutive year.
Pegula opened strong, recovering from a 2-4 deficit to take the first set, 6-4. Displaying strategic play, Pegula varied her shots effectively to keep Sabalenka on the move around the court. However, Sabalenka quickly responded in the second set, channeling her frustration from the previous set into an aggressive performance, taking a commanding 3-0 lead. Although she experienced some difficulty in closing out the set, Sabalenka ultimately won, 6-3.
The third set saw Sabalenka maintain her momentum, effectively using her serve to keep Pegula from establishing the long rallies she needed. Despite Pegula’s attempts to stay competitive, Sabalenka asserted control throughout the set. As she approached match point, Sabalenka emphatically clapped her racket to the crowd and sealed her victory with a powerful forehand, followed by a triumphant shout into the New York night.
Match Details:
- Date: Thursday, September 4
- Amanda Anisimova vs. Naomi Osaka Start Time: Approximately 9:55 p.m. ET
- Location: Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York
- TV Broadcast: ESPN
For live updates and highlights from the 2025 US Open women’s singles semifinals, keep an eye on platforms like Yahoo Sports.
