US Open 2025: Surprises, comebacks, and thrilling semifinals

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The 2025 US Open has entered its decisive phase with intense clashes and unexpected results. In the women's draw, Amanda Anisimova achieved a remarkable victory over favorite Iga Świątek 6-4, 6-3, avenging her crushing defeat at Wimbledon and reaching the semifinals.

For her part, Naomi Osaka returned with a bang: she first defeated Coco Gauff and then Karolína Muchová to also advance to the semi-finals.

In the men's draw, Felix Auger-Aliassime produced one of the tournament's most dramatic moments, defeating Alex de Minaur in four sets after a hard-fought match lasting more than four hours. Jannik Sinner also swept Lorenzo Musetti, while Novak Djokovic defeated Taylor Fritz to advance alongside Carlos Alcaraz, who decisively eliminated Jiri Lehecka.

Semifinalists confirmed

These are the semifinal matchups that will determine the tournament's finalists:

Women

• Aryna Sabalenka (1) vs. Jessica Pegula (4)
• Naomi Osaka (23) vs. Amanda Anisimova (8)

Men

• Novak Djokovic (7) vs. Carlos Alcaraz (2)
• Jannik Sinner (1) vs. Felix Auger-Aliassime (25)

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After her surprising defeat, Iga Świątek had a tense moment with a journalist who questioned her about fatigue and mental health, prompting a tense response. Something no one expected.

On the other hand, Auger-Aliassime surprised everyone by becoming the men's star, establishing himself as one of the tournament's emerging figures with his dedication and emotional capacity.

Where to watch the matches?

The tournament is broadcast in the United States on ESPN, and for other regions, you can check it out on channels such as Sky Sports, Eurosport, or Star Sports, depending on availability.

The 2025 US Open offers a thrilling close: surprises like Osaka's comeback and Anisimova's victory, and high-voltage duels between icons Djokovic, Alcaraz, and Sinner. The excitement is at its peak, and every semifinal promises to be unmissable.

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