Tennis player Anisimova triumphs over Osaka, setting up a final US Open clash with Sabalenka this weekend.
In a thrilling turn of events at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, 24-year-old Amanda Anisimova has booked her spot in the U.S. Open final. She will face Aryna Sabalenka, who advanced after a close semifinal win against Pegula.
Anisimova's journey to the final was not easy. She showed great grit and determination to keep up with two-time champion Naomi Osaka in their semifinal match. Despite Osaka's experience and career renaissance at the Open, Anisimova managed to clinch the victory in a three-hour battle.
The match score read 6-7(4), 7-6(3), 6-3 in favour of Anisimova. The second tiebreak was a particularly close showdown, with Osaka letting up four consecutive points, which ultimately sealed the victory for the young player.
Osaka's defeat marks her second Grand Slam tournament this year where she could not win the trophy, despite her impressive performance. Sabalenka, on the other hand, has been consistently performing well, despite previous losses in Grand Slam semifinals and finals this year. Her semifinal win against Pegula was expected, given her form.
Sabalenka's success this season is noteworthy. She has joined a six-woman long list of World No. 1's to reach three or more Grand Slam finals in a season. She has already reached the women's final in both hard-court majors (the Australian Open and U.S. Open).
The final between Anisimova and Sabalenka promises to be another closely fought semifinal. Anisimova is the youngest player to reach the women's singles finals at both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open in the same season since Serena and Venus Williams in 2002. Sabalenka, on the other hand, expressed her excitement about the upcoming final, stating that winning the trophy would mean a lot to her.
The final match between Anisimova and Sabalenka will take place tomorrow, Saturday, at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Fans are eagerly awaiting this exciting encounter.
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