US Open 2025: Anisimova Sinks Swiatek To Reach Last Four; Auger-Aliassime Books Semis Berth

Last Updated:September 04, 2025, 07:31 IST

Anisimova stunned Iga Swiatek to reach the U.S. Open semi-finals, Osaka advanced past Karolina Muchova, and Auger-Aliassime edged Alex de Minaur in a marathon match.

Amanda Anisimova and Felix Auger-Aliassime both stunned the crowds to reach the last four (AP)

Amanda Anisimova produced one of the biggest upsets of this year’s U.S. Open on Wednesday, avenging her Wimbledon humiliation against Iga Swiatek to storm into the semi-finals.

On the men’s side, Felix Auger-Aliassime battled through a marathon quarter-final to book his second career semi-final at Flushing Meadows.

Anisimova Finds Redemption Against Swiatek

Two months after suffering the embarrassment of a double-bagel defeat to Swiatek at Wimbledon, Anisimova flipped the script in New York.

The American eighth seed delivered a composed and aggressive performance to beat the world No. 2 and reigning Wimbledon champion 6-4, 6-3 in front of a raucous Arthur Ashe crowd.

“I’ve been having the run of my life here," the 24-year-old Anisimova said, reflecting on her best-ever run at her home Slam.

Osaka Back in the Big Time

Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka continued her resurgence with a hard-fought straight-sets victory over 11th seed Karolina Muchova, winning 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) in just under two hours.

The Japanese 23rd seed is enjoying her deepest run at a Grand Slam since winning the 2021 Australian Open.

For Osaka, who has endured injury struggles and long absences from the tour in recent years, the win marked a return to her best form on the New York stage where she has already twice lifted the trophy.

Her semi-final against Anisimova promises to be a compelling clash between two players rediscovering their momentum at just the right time.

Auger-Aliassime Battles Past De Minaur

In the men’s draw, Felix Auger-Aliassime survived a punishing four-hour battle to defeat Alex de Minaur and secure his return to the semi-finals in New York. The 25-year-old Canadian prevailed 4-6, 7-6 (9/7), 7-5, 7-6 (7/4), showing resilience in critical tie-break moments.

It marks his first Grand Slam semi-final since the 2021 U.S. Open, confirming his revival after a series of inconsistent seasons.

Auger-Aliassime now awaits the winner of the all-Italian quarter-final between Lorenzo Musetti and defending champion Jannik Sinner, who has been in imperious form all fortnight.

(with AFP inputs)

Siddarth Sriram

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September 04, 2025, 07:31 IST

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