In a thrilling US Open quarterfinal clash, Amanda Anisimova delivered one of 2024's biggest tennis upsets by toppling world No. 2 Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-3. The American avenged her Wimbledon loss to the Polish star through relentless baseline pressure and clutch play, advancing to her first Grand Slam semifinal since 2022.
Swiatek, fresh off Wimbledon and Cincinnati Open triumphs, struggled with uncharacteristic errors as Anisimova saved 8 of 10 break points. A decisive net-cord winner on match point sealed the victory, sparking emotional celebrations from the 24-year-old Floridian.
Awaiting Anisimova is four-time major champion Naomi Osaka, who continued her resurgent season with a 6-4, 7-6(3) win over Karolina Muchova. The Japanese star fired 30 winners in her quarterfinal victory, marking her deepest Slam run since returning from maternity leave last year.
"This feels like coming full circle," said Osaka, who won both her US Open titles after reaching the semifinals. The former world No. 1 holds an 0-2 record against Anisimova but vowed to "bring new energy" to their Thursday showdown.
The semifinal clash promises high stakes: Anisimova seeks her first major final, while Osaka aims to reclaim dominance at the tournament where she last lifted the trophy in 2020.
