Osaka Vs Anisimova Highlights, US Open 2025 Semi-Final: American Through To The Final At Flushing Meadows

Good morning! We’re back with another live blog, this time it’s Naomi Osaka vs Amanda Anisimova in the US Open 2025 semi-final. Stay tuned for all the live updates.

"I watched them [highlights] back, as painful as it was, just to see what I can avoid or what went wrong," she said.

"Then after I had to watch some good highlights to remove that from my brain!"

The American avenged her 6-0, 6-0 defeat with a 6-4 6-3 triumph in New York earlier this week.

Anisimova has won the coin toss and elects to serve once the warm-ups are done.

What a start for Naomi in this first set! She leads 2-0 against Anisimova and this will give her ample of confidence in rest of the match. Full marks for her style too!

Naomi Osaka 2-0 Amanda Anisimova

Oh what a comeback! The 24-year-old, who found herself 0-2 down, has levelled it 2-2 in the first set. This is going to be an epic clash between these two stars.

Naomi Osaka 2-2 Amanda Anisimova

Osaka is leading 4-3 in the first set but this match can turn at any moment. Both players are giving their all on the court and expect some fireworks too!

Naomi Osaka 4-3 Amanda Anisimova

Anisimova cannot break the serve as she allows the Japanese to get into the game as Osaka wins a point and goes 5-3 up in the first set. The American will look to save the game from her serve.

Naomi Osaka 5-3 Amanda Anisimova

Osaka's early advantage is all but out as Anisimova levels 5-5 in the opening set of the semi-final. The American fires in with her forehand to clinch the game and make it interesting in the first set.

Naomi Osaka 5-5 Amanda Anisimova

After a see-saw battle between the two, it's Osaka who takes the first set after it seemed that Anisimova would again find her way back in the tie but the 24-year-old hits an unforced error and Osaka cannot contain her happiness.

Naomi Osaka 7-6 (7-4) Amanda Anisimova

This is turning out to be a classic semi-final as both these players are ruling to count themselves out. Anisimova takes the first game in the second set but Osaka comes roaring back in the second game.

Naomi Osaka 7-6 (7-4) 1-1 Amanda Anisimova

Second set going to the wire again with Osaka and Anisimova holding on to their serve. The American serves and holds to level in the second set despite Osaka gaining slight foothold.

Naomi Osaka 7-6 (7-4), 2-2 Amanda Anisimova

Anisimova leads in the second set but Osaka is serving for the game and could level things up pretty quickly. Match is on a knife-edge here and it's anybody's call tonight.

Naomi Osaka 7-6 (7-4), 2-3 Amanda Anisimova

It's an half-empty Arthur Ashe Stadium as Osaka looks to deliver the major blow in this women's singles semi-final. The Japanese breaks Anisimova's serve and then snatches the game from her own to lead in the second set.

Naomi Osaka 7-6 (7-4), 4-3 Amanda Anisimova

Osaka leads 40-30 in the second set but Anisimova hits a point and levels it up. The Japanese hits an unforced error as the American breaks the serve and allows it comeback in the match.

Naomi Osaka 7-6 (7-4), 4-5 Amanda Anisimova

Naomi Osaka is one game away from sealing her spot in the finals. She holds on to her serve as to lead 6-5 in the second set and if she manages to break Anisimova, the Japanese could be facing Sabalenka in the final.

Naomi Osaka 7-6 (7-4), 6-5 Amanda Anisimova

Some superb serves from the American as she manages to hold on to her serve and tie 6-6 in the second set. Osaka had no real answer to Anisimova's power serve.

Naomi Osaka 7-6 (7-4), 6-6 Amanda Anisimova

This has been one grueling contest as the second semi-final heads to the decider. Anisimova's powerful forehands were no match to Osaka as the former takes the second set in the tie-break.

Naomi Osaka 7-6 (7-4), 6-7 (3-7) Amanda Anisimova

Anisimova is leading 3-1 in the third set and her camp is on the feet to applaud her effort. This is some fightback from the American who is delivering when it matters.

Naomi Osaka 7-6 (7-4), 6-7 (3-7), 1-3 Amanda Anisimova

The American is leading 4-1 in the third and final set and it seems it's her match to lose now. Osaka will need all the resolve and fight if she has to comeback strongly.

Naomi Osaka 7-6 (7-4), 6-7 (3-7), 2-4 Amanda Anisimova

Anisimova's serve is on point as Osaka has no answer to the American's serve. The Japanese hits the net as the American leads 5-1 in the third set and is now all so close of sealing a spot in the final.

Naomi Osaka 7-6 (7-4), 6-7 (3-7), 2-5 Amanda Anisimova

And that's that! Anisimova has done it! After being broken twice on her match point, Anisimova finally gets there as Osaka hits wide with the American yelling 'let's go' with her camp also on their feet. Some fightback!

Osaka 7-6 (7-4) 6-7 (3-7) 3-6 Anisimova