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US Open 2025: Anisimova To Clash Against Sabalenka In Women's Singles Final

Amanda Anisimova eliminated four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-3 in a U.S. Open semifinal that ended at nearly 1 a.m. Friday and featured two of the most powerful first-strike hitters in women’s tennis. The No. 8-seeded Anisimova, a 24-year-old who was born in New Jersey and grew up in Florida, reached her second straight major final by coming through after 2 hours, 56 minutes. When it was over, Anisimova yelled, “Let’s go!” and enjoyed the moment by kneeling on the court and leaning forward. She will face defending champion and current No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday for the title. Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula in three sets on Thursday. Sabalenka owns three major trophies, all on hard courts.

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US Open 2025: Amanda Anisimova vs Naomi Osaka | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II

Amanda Anisimova, of the United States, reacts after defeating Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during the women's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Amanda Anisimova vs Naomi Osaka | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II

Amanda Anisimova, of the United States, reacts after defeating Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during the women's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Amanda Anisimova vs Naomi Osaka | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Amanda Anisimova, of the United States, reacts after defeating Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during the women's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Amanda Anisimova vs Naomi Osaka | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, reacts after losing a point to Amanda Anisimova, of the United States, during the women's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Amanda Anisimova vs Naomi Osaka | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura

Amanda Anisimova, of the United States, returns a shot to Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during the women's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Amanda Anisimova vs Naomi Osaka | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, returns a shot to Amanda Anisimova, of the United States, during the women's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Amanda Anisimova vs Naomi Osaka | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura

Amanda Anisimova, of the United States, returns a shot to Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during the women's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Amanda Anisimova vs Naomi Osaka | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, returns a shot to Amanda Anisimova, of the United States, during the women's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Amanda Anisimova vs Naomi Osaka | Photo: AP/Yuki Iwamura

Amanda Anisimova, of the United States, returns a shot to Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during the women's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Amanda Anisimova vs Naomi Osaka | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, serves to Amanda Anisimova, of the United States, during the women's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Amanda Anisimova vs Naomi Osaka | Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II

Naomi Osaka, of Japan, plays Amanda Anisimova, of the United States, during the women's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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