Naomi Osaka vs. Amanda Anisimova Extended Highlights | 2025 US Open Semifinal

Match Overview

• 💡 The 2025 US Open Semifinal featured Naomi Osaka and Amanda Anisimova, described as two big hitters.
• 🎾 The match was characterized by first-strike tennis and impressive ball striking from both players.

Osaka's Performance

• 🚀 Naomi Osaka demonstrated good ball striking, with her forehand acceleration noted as a fascinating technique where the ball jumps just before the line.
• 🎯 At one point, she was considered halfway to another US Open final, raising her level in crucial moments, particularly in a key five-all game.

Anisimova's Resilience and Victory

• 💪 Amanda Anisimova showed incredible stamina and resilience, overcoming a mentally challenging period to find her way back into the match.
• 📈 After trading breaks and a close tie-break, Anisimova pushed back and took control, especially in the third set.
• 🏆 She secured an impressive victory in three sets (6-7, 7-6, 6-2) after nearly three hours of play, finishing around 1 AM.
• 🏅 This win propelled Anisimova into her second straight Grand Slam final of the season.