NEW YORK, United States: Tennis fans are in for a thrilling showdown as defending champion Aryna Sabalenka stormed into the US Open final once again, where she will face America’s rising star Amanda Anisimova in what promises to be a gripping clash under the lights of Flushing Meadows.
Sabalenka, the world number one, displayed nerves of steel in her semifinal against Jessica Pegula. After dropping the first set 4-6, the Belarusian roared back with precision and power to seal the match 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Her victory keeps alive her bid to secure back-to-back US Open titles, a feat last achieved by Serena Williams more than a decade ago.
On the other side of the draw, Anisimova stunned former champion Naomi Osaka in a dramatic three-set battle. The American youngster fought back after losing the opening set in a tiebreak, eventually triumphing 6-7(4), 7-6(3), 6-3. With this victory, Anisimova not only avenged past defeats but also cemented her place in a second straight Grand Slam final.
This will be the third consecutive year that Sabalenka faces an American opponent in the US Open final, after her encounters with Coco Gauff in 2023 and Emma Navarro in 2024. The stakes couldn’t be higher, with Sabalenka chasing history and Anisimova chasing glory.
The matchup promises power, precision, and plenty of drama, as both players arrive with momentum and confidence. Tennis lovers across the globe will have their eyes on Arthur Ashe Stadium to see who writes the next chapter of US Open history.
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