Women Who Lead
Everything that happened on women’s semifinals day at the US Open 2025

FINAL: Anisimova 6-7(4), 7-6(3), 6-3 Osaka
A backhand winner down the line gives Amanda Anisimova a 30-0 lead.
She hits a forehand long. 30-15.
Another backhand winner sets up match point but Naomi Osaka won’t quit, smacking a forehand winner. 40-30.
Backhand into the net now from Anisimova. Deuce.
Double fault now from Anisimova. Break point for Osaka.
Forehand winner for Anisimova. Deuce.
Now she hits an errant forehand, giving the advantage to Osaka again.
Backhand winner Anisimova. Deuce.
Osaka cannot track down a well-placed forehand. Match point Anisimova and she does.
She smokes a forehand that Osaka can only float out of play, ending this marathon match.
Amanda Anisimova will face Aryna Sabalenka in the finale on Saturday.
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