Defending champion Jannik Sinner set down another marker in his bid to retain the US Open as he thrashed fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti 6-1 6-4 6-2 in exactly two hours to extend his winning streak at the hard-court grand slams to 26 matches.
in Friday’s semi-finals, Sinner will next play Felix Auger-Aliassime, who battled past Alex de Minaur in over four hours, while Novak Djokovic takes on Carlos Alcaraz in a mouthwatering clash having retained his dominant streak over Taylor Fritz.
Earlier, Amanda Anisimova stunned Iga Swiatek to earn revenge for her 6-0 6-0 defeat in the Wimbledon final and book a spot in the semi-finals. Just 53 days after the American’s trashing to Swiatek on Centre Court, Anisimova got her own back in front of her own fans in New York.
Anisimova will face two-time champion Naomi Osaka for a place in her first US Open final. Osaka defeated Karolina Muchova to continue her comeback run and reach her first grand slam semi-final in four years.
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- Jannik Sinner thrashes Lorenzo Musetti to reach US Open semi-finals
- Sinner to play Felix Auger-Aliassime after sealing win in two hours
- Amanda Anisimova stuns Iga Swiatek to earn US Open redemption
- Anisimova's win comes 53 days after 6-0 6-0 defeat in Wimbledon final
- Naomi Osaka through to first major semi-final in four years
- Osaka to play Anisimova after 6-4 7-6 win over Karolina Muchova
Amanda Anisimova on US Open run: 'I have that confidence in myself'
20:00 , Jamie Braidwood“It still feels a bit surreal, for sure. It's the farthest I've gone by far at the US Open, and it's extremely special. Today is definitely the most meaningful victory I've had in my life.
“I have that belief in myself and that confidence that I'm able to play at the top level, and I'm able to really go head-to-head with these top three and everyone who is in the top 10. I've shown that, and I think I was able to prove that to myself time and time again for a long time now.
“It's really competitive these days, and also the grand slams are really tough. So I'm just really pleased to make it this far for the first time.”
How Amanda Anisimova found US Open redemption from 6-0 6-0 humiliation
Naomi Osaka on her return to tennis: 'It's like a video game'
19:30 , Jamie Braidwood“I learned I loved tennis way more than I thought I did,” Osaka said of her time away from tennis. ‘I actually really love challenges. It’s like a video game. You pick it up, and even if you lose a level, you kind of just restart and keep going until you eventually win. I think it's a little tough at some times, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.”
The key to Naomi Osaka’s second US Open breakthrough: ‘My dream is coming true’
Jessica Pegula out for 'revenge' in US Open semi-final
18:31 , Jamie BraidwoodJessica Pegula defeated Barbora Krejcikova to return to the US Open semi-finals.
“I think it would be cool to be able to get revenge,” Pegula said of the prospect of facing Aryna Sabalenka again.
The fourth seed had previously lost six quarter-finals in a row, but has won the last two.
The 31-year-old, who is the oldest player in the women’s semi-finals, remains on the hunt for a first grand slam title.
Pegula has yet to drop a set at this year’s tournament, but has yet to play a seeded opponent.
Aryna Sabalenka's quest for US Open history
17:30 , Jamie BraidwoodWorld No 1 Aryna Sabalenka is aiming to become the first player to defend the US Open title since Serena Williams in 2014.
Sabalenka has continued her extremely impressive consistency at the US Open, and has now reached the semi-finals or better five years in a row.
She successfully defended her Australian Open title from 2023 in 2024.
Novak Djokovic hopes his body will be ready to face Carlos Alcaraz
16:30 , Jamie BraidwoodNovak Djokovic said he was hoping he will be fully fit to face Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open semi-final. The 38-year-old said having two days off between matches was going to be key.
“Normally I like to play the big matches on a big stage. It's just that I'm, you know, not really sure how the body is going to feel in the next few days” Djokovic said after beating Taylor Fritz in the quarter-finals.
“But, you know, I'm going to do my very best with my team to be fit for that. There's going to be a lot of running involved, that's for sure. It's not going to be short points.”
Novak Djokovic v Carlos Alcaraz start time: When is US Open semi-final?
15:30 , Jamie BraidwoodNovak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz meet for the first time at the US Open as they continue their generational rivalry in a blockbuster semi-final.
Djokovic is bidding to win a record 25th grand slam title and has reached all four semi-finals this season at the age of 38. He has been unable to reach a final, however, but said he is motivated to “mess up the plans” of those who are looking ahead to a potential final between Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Alcaraz is out for revenge after losing his last two meetings with Djokovic, at this year’s Australian Open quarter-finals and last season’s Olympics final. The 22-year-old has played flawless tennis so far in New York, winning all 15 sets he has played, but Djokovic leads their head-to-head 5-3.
Alcaraz, who has won five grand slam titles, appears determined to face Sinner in a third major final and avenge his defeat to the World No 1 at Wimbledon. But Djokovic has other ideas as he stands two wins away from creating more tennis history.
Novak Djokovic v Carlos Alcaraz start time: When is US Open semi-final?
Aryna Sabalenka v Jessica Pegula in US Open semi-final
14:30 , Jamie BraidwoodAryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula meet again at the US Open in a rematch of last year’s final.
Sabalenka defeated Pegula in straight-sets 7-5 7-5 to win her first US Open title and third grand slam overall, but the World No 1 has not won a major title since and has lost to American opponents in her last three.
Pegula is yet to drop a set at this year’s US Open and is through to a semi-final of a grand slam for just the second time. Sabalenka advanced to the semi-finals after Marketa Vondrousova withdrew injured before their quarter-final.
After defeats to Madison Keys at the Australian Open, Coco Gauff at the French Open and Amanda Anisimova at Wimbledon, can Pegula add to Sabalenka’s difficult year or will the defending champion break the streak?
Aryna Sabalenka v Jessica Pegula start time: When is US Open semi-final?
Carlos Alcaraz details unorthodox preparation for US Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic
13:30 , Jamie BraidwoodCarlos Alcaraz is getting into the Ryder Cup mood as he cites golf as the secret to his success at this year’s US Open.
Alcaraz continued his march through the draw with a 6-4 6-2 6-4 victory over 20th seed Jiri Lehecka, who beat him in Doha earlier this season but got nowhere near on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
He celebrated his triumph with a golf swing to the crowd directed at fellow Spaniard Sergio Garcia, before revealing he’ll be hitting the course with the former Masters champion in preparation for a blockbuster semi-final against Novak Djokovic.
Alcaraz details unorthodox preparation for US Open semi-final against Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz and the five shots that made a US Open masterpiece
12:30 , Jamie BraidwoodCarlos Alcaraz was not even two games and eight minutes into his US Open quarter-final against Jiri Lehecka when he reached into his box of tricks to pull out something spectacular. Running backwards and towards his backhand corner, positioned deep into a defensive position behind the baseline and between the tramlines, Alcaraz unleashed a venomous inside-in forehand that scorched past Lehecka before he could even move.
Carlos Alcaraz and the five shots that made a US Open masterpiece
Novak Djokovic’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ celebration dance at US Open explained
11:30 , Jamie BraidwoodNovak Djokovic pulled out a dance in celebration after his victory over Taylor Fritz at the US Open 2025 for his daughter’s birthday.
The Serbian, who has advanced to the semi-finals aged 38 and extended his dominant record over the American to 11-0, unveiled some dance moves to music from the hit movie "KPop Demon Hunters".
Djokovic detailed how his daughter, Tara, who turned 8 on Tuesday, was a huge fan of the Netflix smash hit film.
Novak Djokovic’s US Open celebration dance for daughter explained
How Novak Djokovic tormented and embarrassed Taylor Fritz to extend US Open nightmare
10:30 , Jamie BraidwoodA few moments after his latest defeat to Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz faced up to the statistics, even though he knew they would not make for pretty reading. The American had just lost to Djokovic for the 11th time in their 11th meeting and the fact it was his closest yet was no consolation.
There was something else that would haunt Fritz more, and those were the chances he had to take charge of the quarter-final when Djokovic was vulnerable.
How Novak Djokovic tormented and embarrassed Taylor Fritz to extend US Open nightmare
Felix Auger-Aliassime beats Alex de Minaur to reach last four of US Open
09:30 , Jamie BraidwoodFelix Auger-Aliassime staged a New York fightback to beat Alex De Minaur and reach his second US Open semi-final.
De Minaur was bidding to make the last four at a grand slam for the first time at the sixth attempt and he led by a set and a break at Flushing Meadows.
But Auger-Aliassime, who knocked out third seed Alexander Zverev in the third round, responded impressively, battling to a 4-6 7-6 (7) 7-5 7-6 (4) victory in four hours and 10 minutes.
Felix Auger-Aliassime beats Alex de Minaur to reach last four of US Open
Novak Djokovic’s historic US Open run now faces a problem he created
08:30 , Jamie BraidwoodNovak Djokovic has some plans to disrupt. If everyone at the US Open is looking ahead to a third consecutive grand slam final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Djokovic believes he could yet have his say. His road to a record 25 grand slam title will likely run through the two best players in the world, starting with Alcaraz in the semi-finals on Friday.
Novak Djokovic’s historic US Open run now faces a problem he created
The key to Naomi Osaka’s second US Open breakthrough: ‘My dream is coming true’
07:30 , Jamie BraidwoodShortly after giving birth to her daughter Shai in July 2023, Naomi Osaka returned to the US Open. Her comeback to the Arthur Ashe Stadium, and a court where she had lifted two of her four grand slam singles titles, was to sit in the stands and watch Coco Gauff play Karolina Muchova in the semi-finals. As Gauff advanced on her way to winning the US Open, Osaka set herself a target: she was determined to reach that stage again.
“Maybe I'm crazy or something, but I always feel like you have to imagine it, and then you have to believe it for it to actually come true,” Osaka said on Monday after defeating Gauff 6-3 6-2 . A couple of nights later, Osaka was beating Muchova 6-4 7-6 to return to her first grand slam semi-final in four years.
The key to Naomi Osaka’s second US Open breakthrough: ‘My dream is coming true’
Naomi Osaka v Amanda Anisimova in US Open semi-final
07:00 , Jamie BraidwoodNaomi Osaka bids to reach her first grand slam final in almost five years against home US Open favourite Amanda Anisimova.
Osaka, the 2019 and 2020 champion in New York, won the last of her four grand slam titles at the 2021 Australian Open before taking a break from the sport for her mental health and giving birth to her daughter Shai in 2023.
The former World No 1 defeated Coco Gauff in the last-16 and then Karolina Muchova in the quarter-finals and is enjoying her best run of form since returning to the sport 18 months ago.
She will face Anisimova, who claimed redemption for her 6-0 6-0 Wimbledon final defeat by beating Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals 6-4 6-3. The 24-year-old American is through to her first US Open semi-final.
Naomi Osaka v Amanda Anisimova start time: When is US Open semi-final?
How Amanda Anisimova found US Open redemption from 6-0 6-0 humiliation
06:30 , Jamie BraidwoodJust 53 days after losing 6-0 6-0 to Swiatek in the Wimbledon final, Anisimova showed no fear as she earned revenge and reached the US Open semi-finals.
How Amanda Anisimova found US Open redemption from 6-0 6-0 humiliation
Lorenzo Musetti on facing Jannik Sinner: 'He pushed me to my limit'
06:12 , Jamie BraidwoodLorenzo Musetti said he has never played an opponent who has made him rush as much as Jannik Sinner did today in their US Open quarter-final. Musetti had not played his fellow Italian in two years and said Sinner pushed him to his limit.
“A lot of things changed from our last meeting. We grew up, but of course him, he became probably the... I never played, honestly, someone who put me on this kind of rush in the rally, and I didn't have many chances on the rally, and he was always leading the rally. So that was kind of a bad feeling, of course, when I was playing against him.
“Of course, pretty impressed by Jannik's performance today. I think he served really well, and he was pushing me to my limit. Of course, he's better than me, and he showed. But I'm happy that I played against him to understand even the things that I have to improve. So hopefully soon I can have a test again.”
Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic continue streak
05:41 , Jamie BraidwoodAll three players have reached grand slam semi-finals at the last three tournaments, becoming the first trio to do so since Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer did so between 2011 and 2012.
Jannik put on another clinic tonight in Arthur Ashe Stadium. pic.twitter.com/jwVawdDNQB
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 4, 2025
Records for Jannik Sinner after reaching the US Open final
05:00 , Jamie BraidwoodJannik Sinner is the youngest man to reach all four grand slam semi-finals in the same year since Rafael Nadal in 2008.
He’s also the youngest man to reach all four grand slam semi-finals in the same year as World No 1 - and only the fourth of all time.
US Open men's semi-finals are set
04:59 , Jamie Braidwood[1} Jannik Sinner vs Felix Auger-Aliassime [25]
[7] Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz [2}
Both will be played on Friday.
Is anyone stopping the Sinner-Alcaraz final?
Jannik Sinner ruthless against Lorenzo Musetti to reach US Open semi-finals
04:48 , Jamie BraidwoodJannik Sinner has now improved his record against fellow Italians to 16 wins without defeat.
He was ruthless today to defeat Lorenzo Musetti 6-1 6-4 6-2 and return to the US Open semi-finals.
Sinner made very short work of the first grand slam quarter-final between two Italian players
“We have to take the friendship away,” he says. “It was a great performance, very solid from my point of view.”
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Jannik Sinner 6-1 6-4 6-2 Lorenzo Musetti
04:44 , Jamie BraidwoodThe fight has gone from Musetti as he puts over a weak drop shot and Sinner easily returns it for a winner.
Sinner has suck ed it from him and Musetti barely moves on the ace. Three match points: Sinner takes it as Musetti nets.
Exactly two hours. Dominant.
BREAK! *Jannik Sinner 6-1 6-4 5-2 Lorenzo Musetti
04:41 , Jamie BraidwoodJannik Sinner, wow! Musetti stretches his arms out wide as Sinner thunders a forehand winner down the line, surely his fastest winner of the match.
It brings up break point, and Sinner moves one game away as Musetti hacks long. He’s just been too good tonight and will have the chance to wrap this up inside the two-hour mark.
Jannik Sinner 6-1 6-4 4-2 Lorenzo Musetti*
04:36 , Jamie BraidwoodMusetti brings up his latest break point with a wonderful backhand pass as Sinner came into the net.
But Sinner saves both: first as Musetti can’t get the serve back in play, then as Sinner goes at the backhand with his forehand.
Musetti then nets on the run and another chance slides by.
Jannik Sinner 6-1 6-4 2-0 Lorenzo Musetti*
04:16 , Jamie BraidwoodSinner saves three break points in a single game as he defies Musetti, and leaves his fellow Italian shrugging his shoulders as he lands another forehand onto the line.
A bit of a scrappy game from Sinner but he saves his best to defend those break points.
*Jannik Sinner 6-1 6-4 1-0 Lorenzo Musetti
04:07 , Jamie BraidwoodSinner gets the break straight away and pretty much sucks the air out of Arthur Ashe Stadium. A lot of people have looked to get the train home and avoid too late a night. They may have expected Musetti to put up more of a fight, however.
SECOND SET! Jannik Sinner 6-1 6-4 Lorenzo Musetti*
04:00 , Jamie BraidwoodAs expected, Sinner makes no mistake serving for the et.
A couple of thumping serves, and he puts himself into a commanding position. It’s taken just 75 minutes.
BREAK! *Jannik Sinner 6-1 5-4 Lorenzo Musetti
03:55 , Jamie BraidwoodOh yikes. Sinner races up to a Musetti drop shot, slamming down the backhand winner.
But then Musetti crumbles. He runs around the backhand but puts the inside-in into the net.
Then, on break point, Musetti double faults, handing the advantage to Sinner as he prepares to come out to serve for a two-set lead.
Jannik Sinner 6-1 4-4 Lorenzo Musetti*
03:50 , Jamie BraidwoodMusetti had a glorious chance to move 15-30 after powering a forehand crosscourt and forcing Sinner into the defensive shot.
But the Italian smacks the short backhand into the net and Sinner holds.
Musetti has had his nose in front in a few games now against the Sinner serve but is not converting. You can feel his frustration.
Jannik Sinner 6-1 3-3 Lorenzo Musetti*
03:41 , Jamie BraidwoodStill on serve in the second set and it’s Musetti who has closest to the break, with Sinner saving in his second game.
Musetti was puffing out his cheeks as Sinner somehow found the baseline with a defensive lob, but the 10th seed is hanging in there for now.
Jannik Sinner 6-1 2-2 Lorenzo Musetti*
03:30 , Jamie BraidwoodMusetti won just five points through the first five games of the first set, and nine in total.
But there are signs the second set is going to be more competitive. Sinner even has to save break point and does so as Musetti slices long on the return.
Sinner closes the door with an ace.
FIRST SET! Jannik Sinner 6-1 Lorenzo Musetti*
03:12 , Jamie BraidwoodRuthless from Sinner. The first set wrapped up with an ace, and in just 27 minutes.
The defending champion has now won four sets in a row by a score of 6-1.
Jannik Sinner 5-0 Lorenzo Musetti*
03:05 , Jamie BraidwoodDarth Sinner.
He marches through five games in 20 minutes, holding to love.
Pretty ominous for Musetti.
BREAK! *Jannik Sinner 4-0 Lorenzo Musetti
03:02 , Jamie BraidwoodBig, big trouble for Musetti, who has been able to crack a few forehands at Sinner but is seeing everything being returned with interest so far.
A forehand is powered down low at Musetti’s backhand and it seals the second break.
BREAK! *Jannik Sinner 2-0 Lorenzo Musetti
02:55 , Jamie BraidwoodA string of errors from Musetti, whose one-handed backhand is already the target of Sinner’s fierce strike, and the defending champion gets the opening break already.
Jannik Sinner 1-0 Lorenzo Musetti*
02:47 , Jamie BraidwoodThis is the first all-Italian grand slam quarter-final in history.
The good news for Sinner is he has a 15-0 record against Italian players.
The defending champion fires back-to-back aces to get us started.
Jannik Sinner reveals what Alexander Bublik said to him after ruthless US Open thrashing
02:34 , Jamie BraidwoodAlexander Bublik could not believe what he saw from Jannik Sinner after the defending US Open champion marched into the quarter-finals with a 6-1 6-1 6-1 win against him in just 82 minutes.
Bublik was the last player to beat Sinner, and the only player other than Carlos Alcaraz to win against him this season, when he did so on grass at Halle shortly before Wimbledon in June.
Bublik was left celebrating as he won a game in the third set. The 28-year-old almost fell into Sinner’s arms at the net and had the World No 1 laughing along when he said to him: “That was so good. I’m not so bad, but you’re the GOAT”.
Coming up: Jannik Sinner faces Lorenzo Musetti
02:33 , Jamie BraidwoodJannik Sinner is on a 25-match winning streak at the hard-court grand slams and was on dominant form in beating Alexander Bublik 6-1 6-1 6-1 in the fourth round.
He plays fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti for the first time in two years. Musetti is through to the US Open quarter-finals for the first time, his best result at a hard-court major.
'My dream is coming true': Naomi Osaka on reaching US Open semi-final
02:23 , Jamie BraidwoodNaomi Osaka just wanted an opportunity to get back the US Open after giving birth to her first child two years ago.
Here she is, back in a grand slam semi-final for the first time since winning the Australian Open in 2021.
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Naomi Osaka through to US Open semi-final
02:20 , Jamie BraidwoodNaomi Osaka is back in the US Open semi-finals! The two-time champion takes down the spirited efforts of Karolina Muchova, winning 6-4 7-6 (7-3) to set up a mouthwatering clash with Amanda Anisimova.
A great effort from Muchova, who required treatment after the first set but battled on. But what a result for Osaka, who is back in the US Open semi-finals for the first time in five years!
She is back! An emotional win for Osaka.
FIRST SET! Naomi Osaka 6-4 Karolina Muchova
01:08 , Jamie BraidwoodMuchova lost just six points on serve in the first set against Osaka.
They all came in the final game as Osaka broke to love to take the opening set of their quarter-final.
Muchova was cruising through the service games, but Osaka strikes when it counts.
And Muchova has also called the trainer, heading off court for treatment.
Amanda Anisimova hopes to send a positive message with US Open win
Thursday 4 September 2025 00:54 , Jamie BraidwoodAmanda Anisimova says she hopes the way she bounced back from the Wimbledon final defeat sends a positive message on her to respond to difficult moments.
“I feel like I was really able to bounce back from it really quickly,” she said. “Maybe a few years ago I wouldn't have done the same as well as I have this time but it's definitely nothing I've ever experienced before. I never lost 6-0, 6-0, and then to lose 6-0 6-0 in a Grand Slam final was a lot to experience.
“Today I'm just really, really proud of myself. I feel like I really made a point to myself and also maybe to other people that, like, if you really put a positive mindset out there or just try and work through things, then you can have a positive outcome. I feel like I was really able to do all the right things, so I'm really happy.”
Amanda Anisimova rewatched Wimbledon final last night
Thursday 4 September 2025 00:32 , Jamie BraidwoodIn her press conference, Amanda Anisimova reveals she watched the Wimbledon final and her 6-0 6-0 defeat to Iga Swiatek last night, before facing her against in the US Open quarter-finals.
“Last night, nobody told me to, but I watched them back, as painful as it was. Just to see, what I can avoid or what went wrong. Then after I had to watch some good highlights to remove that from my brain.
“I think it was important for me to kind of see what happened last night going into today's match. Back then it was just kind of, like, move on. It's just kind of a freak thing that happened.
“I have family and friends. I still have the hard court swing to go. So it was kind of, just move on to the next.”
Iga Swiatek reflects on US Open defeat to Amanda Anisimova
Thursday 4 September 2025 00:17 , Jamie BraidwoodOn what went wrong: “I think the serve what made the difference. She was winning, I guess, more points from her serve, and I struggled a bit to sometimes make the first serve in, and she returned the ball from second serve. So I guess that made a difference.”
On facing Anisimova after the 6-0 6-0 at Wimbledon: “It didn't really matter for me. I think everybody knows how Amanda can play. She didn't play well in Wimbledon, but it's not like she's always going to do the same mistakes or feel the same.
“I know that she's a good player. She can play great tennis. So I was ready for a tough match.”
The key to Naomi Osaka’s second US Open breakthrough: ‘This is unchartered territory’
Thursday 4 September 2025 00:02 , Jamie BraidwoodShortly after giving birth to her daughter Shai in July 2023, Naomi Osaka returned to the US Open.
Her comeback to the Arthur Ashe Stadium, and a court where she had lifted two of her four grand slam singles titles, was to sit in the stands and watch Coco Gauff play Karolina Muchova in the semi-finals. As Gauff advanced on her way to winning the US Open, Osaka set herself a target: she was determined to reach that stage again.
Now, the four-time grand slam champion is back in a major quarter-final for the first time in four years
The key to Naomi Osaka’s second US Open breakthrough: ‘This is unchartered territory’
US Open women's semi-finals continue
Wednesday 3 September 2025 23:47 , Jamie BraidwoodAnisimova will play Naomi Osaka or Karolina Muchova in the US Open semi-final and their quarter-final is getting underway shortly.
Osaka is a two-time US Open champion while Muchova has reached the semi-finals in the last two years, but has played a lot of tennis at this tournament, requiring three sets in five matches in a row.
Muchova defeated Osaka in the second round here last year.
Anisimova also becomes the first American player since Serena and Venus Williams to reach a semi-final on all three surfaces, having also made the French Open semi-final as a teenager.
How far can the eighth seed go in New York?
Amanda Anisimova continues brilliant season
Wednesday 3 September 2025 23:21 , Jamie BraidwoodAnisimova has now beaten the World No 1 and the World No 2 at grand slams this season.
She triumphed over Aryna Sabalenka in the Wimbledon semi-finals and has now beaten Iga Swiatek at the US Open.
She will play either Naomi Osaka or Karolina Muchova in Friday’s semi-final, her first at the US Open.
Amanda Anisimova: 'That proved everything for me'
Wednesday 3 September 2025 23:11 , Jamie Braidwood“Playing here is so freaking special. I’ve been having the run of my life here. When I got here I was like ‘Ok let’s try and get through one round.’ This has been such a dream.
“To come back from Wimbledon like that is really special to me. I feel like I worked so hard to turn around from that.
“Today proved everything for me. I can do it. This is really special.”
How Anisimova won match point
Wednesday 3 September 2025 23:08 , Jamie BraidwoodI don’t think I’ve seen a bigger net-cord on match point in my life!
When it’s your day....
Fearless ❤️🔥
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 3, 2025
Amanda Anisimova takes out Swiatek 6-4 6-3 to move into her third career Grand Slam semifinal! pic.twitter.com/OlgbYajG1e
The contrasting emotions of match point
Wednesday 3 September 2025 23:06 , Jamie BraidwoodThere is some behind-the-scenes images of Swiatek in furious conversation with her coaching team.
She cannot believe that net-cord dropped in.
Anisimova stunned by US Open run
Wednesday 3 September 2025 22:59 , Jamie Braidwood“This run has been everything,” says a stunned Anisimova.
Just how did she manage to put that Wimbledon final defeat behind her, so quickly!
An incredible achievement to knock out Swiatek and reach her first US Open semi-final.
Anisimova stuns Swiatek at US Open!
Wednesday 3 September 2025 22:57 , Jamie BraidwoodSwiatek went chasing after the net-cord but could not get there in time! She ends up on Anisimova’s side of the net, throws up her hands in disbelief, but then hugs Anisimova.
What a way to finish.
GAME, SET AND MATCH!
Wednesday 3 September 2025 22:55 , Jamie BraidwoodAmanda Anisimova 6-4 6-3 Iga Swiatek
Anisimova double-faults on the second match point, but she has a third....
OH MY GOODNESS! THE BIGGEST OF NET-CORDS FOR ANISIMOVA! BUT IT DROPS ON THE OTHER SIDE!
Incredible! Revenge is sweet for Anisimova!
Amanda Anisimova 6-4 5-3 Iga Swiatek
Wednesday 3 September 2025 22:53 , Jamie BraidwoodAnisimova puts the backhand behind Swiatek! Then Swiatek’s return sails long!
Two points away!
BREAK! *Amanda Anisimova 6-4 5-3 Iga Swiatek
Wednesday 3 September 2025 22:48 , Jamie BraidwoodDanger for Swiatek. Anisimova has a look at 0-30. A backhand error then brings up break point!
Swiatek has not been able to find serves in this set... and she double-faults to hand over the break!
Anisimova will serve for a place in the US Open final!
Amanda Anisimova 6-4 4-3 Iga Swiatek*
Wednesday 3 September 2025 22:46 , Jamie BraidwoodAnisimova gets a huge dead net-cord as she holds, with Swiatek pushing having been 40-0 down but getting a couple of points back.
There’s a hand raised from Anisimova, who is now two games away.
*Amanda Anisimova 6-4 3-3 Iga Swiatek
Wednesday 3 September 2025 22:42 , Jamie BraidwoodSwiatek comes through a tricky spot on 15-30, given the vulnerabilities there have been on her serve.
There’s little to no emotion or reaction from Swiatek, as usual giving nothing away. But the tide feels as if it has turned.
Swiatek, through, appears to have shown some frustration towards her players’ box.
Amanda Anisimova 6-4 3-2 Iga Swiatek*
Wednesday 3 September 2025 22:36 , Jamie BraidwoodAnisimova wins a brilliant, scrambling point by reaching Swiatek’s wide forehand, as Swiatek finds the net.
A puff of the cheeks from Anisimova, who now leads in the set - after being a couple of points away from 0-3 down.
BREAK! *Amanda Anisimova 6-4 2-2 Iga Swiatek
Wednesday 3 September 2025 22:32 , Jamie BraidwoodSwiatek’s second serve is torn apart by Anisimova in a great return game! She brings up two break points with her 17th winner of the match, then levels the second as Swiatek finds the net. Front-footed from Anisimova.
Amanda Anisimova 6-4 1-2 Iga Swiatek*
Wednesday 3 September 2025 22:27 , Jamie BraidwoodA good time for Anisimova to find her first serve and get the first strike in play. She comes from 15-30 to hold. Again, important for Anisimova to get on the board as she now looks to come from behind again.
*Amanda Anisimova 6-4 0-2 Iga Swiatek
Wednesday 3 September 2025 22:23 , Jamie BraidwoodSwiatek holds and Anisimova sends a long stare at the opposite end of the court as a forehand sails long.
She had just crushed a backhand return winner on the previous point. Swiatek consolidates the break.
BREAK! Amanda Anisimova 6-4 0-1 Iga Swiatek*
Wednesday 3 September 2025 22:18 , Jamie BraidwoodAs she did in the first game of the first set, Swiatek strikes early. She smothers Anisimova on the return and a double fault brings up break point.
Swiatek takes it, lasering the forehand. Anisimova nets. She didn’t let Swiatek get away from her in the first set ad will need to do the same here.
FIRST SET! *Amanda Anisimova 6-4 Iga Swiatek
Wednesday 3 September 2025 22:13 , Jamie BraidwoodAnd to think Anisimova lost the opening game and was broken by Swiatek, after losing the Wimbledon final 6-0 6-0.
There were 13 winners from Anisimova to six unforced errors. She’s been able to get her attacking game into play.
Swiatek heads off court to regroup. Anisimova is left on court to think.
FIRST SET! *Amanda Anisimova 6-4 Iga Swiatek
Wednesday 3 September 2025 22:10 , Jamie BraidwoodAnisimova cracks a backhand return right into Swiatek’s feet on the second serve.
After 55 minutes, and all of a sudden, it brings up two set points! Swiatek saves the first.
Anisimova has the chance to step in on the second set point and get the backhand in play.
And she takes the set! Swiatek fires out and Anisimova leads!
Amanda Anisimova 5-4 Iga Swiatek*
Wednesday 3 September 2025 22:05 , Jamie BraidwoodNow it’s Swiatek’s turn to push as she blasts a return winner to get to deuce.
There is pressure on Anisimova on the serve but she finds back-to-back forehand winners.
Well played.
*Amanda Anisimova 4-4 Iga Swiatek
Wednesday 3 September 2025 21:59 , Jamie BraidwoodWhat a hold from Swiatek after facing break point when she double-faulted on deuce.
Anisimova threw a lot of power at her, but Swiatek’s defensive ability on the baseline comes through.
She had to win the points, though, with forehand strikes down the line. Excellent game.
Amanda Anisimova 4-3 Iga Swiatek*
Wednesday 3 September 2025 21:55 , Jamie BraidwoodAnisimova rolls through a love-hold to hand the pressure back to Swiatek.
The World No 2 finds a stunning backhand winner to return a forehand drive from Anisimova.
But the American attacks and flashes another winner to bring up 30-30.
There’s a chance for Anisimova on the second serve, but she steers wide on the return.
But Anisimova then crushes the backhand return down the line to get to deuce.
*Amanda Anisimova 3-3 Iga Swiatek
Wednesday 3 September 2025 21:48 , Jamie BraidwoodSwiatek holds off Anisimova, who puts away an excellent backhand volley for her seventh winner of the match.
Swiatek faces some pressure on serve but steers a forehand down the line, with the ball taking a clip off the net-cord.
She fires an ace and levels at 3-3. We’re 30 minutes in and it’s compelling.
Amanda Anisimova 3-2 Iga Swiatek*
Wednesday 3 September 2025 21:40 , Jamie BraidwoodAn ace out wide is followed by another backhand winner from Anisimova, who is bringing it to Swiatek..
She saves two break points to hold.
*Amanda Anisimova 2-2 Iga Swiatek
Wednesday 3 September 2025 21:39 , Jamie BraidwoodSwiatek steps in and jumps on the backhand return winner on the opening point. Anisimova finds an excellent backhand winner, but Swiatek comes out on top on the next rally and a forehand long from the American brings up two break points.
Swiatek finds an excellent wide forehand but then frames a forehand, sending it into the crowd. Anisimova saves the second as her serve clips the line!
Amanda Anisimova 2-1 Iga Swiatek*
Wednesday 3 September 2025 21:31 , Jamie BraidwoodA confident shake of the racket from Anisimova as she holds to love. The perfect response to the opening game and a good start to this quarter-final from the American.
BREAK! *Amanda Anisimova 1-1 Iga Swiatek
Wednesday 3 September 2025 21:29 , Jamie BraidwoodAn aggressive approach from Anisimova on the return as she brings up three break points! She barely had a game point in the Wimbledon final.
Swiatek saves the first two, but then Anisimova takes the third to get on the board! A brilliant backhand down the line is followed by the forehand drive.
She breaks back, and can let out a huge sigh of relief.
BREAK! Amanda Anisimova 0-1 Iga Swiatek*
Wednesday 3 September 2025 21:24 , Jamie BraidwoodThe worst possible start for Anisimova. What is immediately clear is everyone is aware of what happened at Wimbledon, and there is a desperation for Anisimova to get a game.
The American faced very points on 15-30 and 30-30, but looked to have come through them. Swiatek won an intense forehand battle, though, and then breaks as Anisimova goes long.
Swiatek in charge early.
Amanda Anisimova v Iga Swiatek
Wednesday 3 September 2025 21:15 , Jamie BraidwoodAnisimova is making her first appearance at a US Open quarter-final, and has a 5-3 record against players in the top-10 this season. She has a 2-1 record in grand slam quarter-finals.
Swiatek is aiming to reach a 10th grand slam semi-final, and her second at the US Open after winning the title in 2022.
Anisimova and Swiatek are meeting for just a second time. The Wimbledon final was the first time they had played.
Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova do battle for a place in the US Open semifinals! pic.twitter.com/YVs790wDlq
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 3, 2025
Amanda Anisimova v Iga Swiatek
Wednesday 3 September 2025 21:10 , Jamie BraidwoodSo, 53 days after Amanda Anisimova faced Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon final, the pair meet again in the US Open quarter-finals.
That Wimbledon defeat was the toughest possible day for Anisimova, losing 6-0 6-0 in one of the one-sided grand slam defeats of all time.
But the US Open could not be more different to Wimbledon. Different surface, different crowd, different pressure.
Better conditions for Anisimova to face? Let’s see.
Swiatek on mental approach before facing Anisimova
Wednesday 3 September 2025 21:02 , Jamie BraidwoodIga Swiatek said after her 6-0 6-0 win over Amanda Anisimova at Wimbledon that she had to be ruthless and show “no mercy”.
“If you want to become an athlete, you need to want to win the point,” Swiatek said ahead of their meeting in the quarter-final.
“I think every athlete has kind of the same vision and mentality, but obviously because of the score at Wimbledon, everybody started asking this question. When you don't play sports, you don't get it, but if you do, then you know that you're not going to give anything for free.”
Amanda Anisimova 'excited' to be playing Iga Swiatek again
Wednesday 3 September 2025 21:00 , Jamie BraidwoodAmanda Anisimova on facing Iga Swiatek in the grand slam immediately after her 6-0 6-0 Wimbledon final defeat:
“I'm really excited and looking forward to it. At this stage of the game you're going to play a really tough opponent regardless. So to be able to have, you know, a rematch or to be able to face her again and give myself another chance, I'm really, really happy about that.
“Yeah, I feel like it's going to be a really tough challenge, but I feel like I've been playing well. Yeah, I mean, I'm just looking forward to it. I'm sure it's going to be a great match, and yeah, I hope I can put on a good performance.”
Auger-Aliassime: 'It wasn't pretty'
Wednesday 3 September 2025 20:57 , Jamie BraidwoodFelix Auger-Aliassime prevails. Here he is.
“A lot of nerves today in the whole match. It wasn’t pretty. I was willing to dig really deep to be standing here right now.
“It was a tough couple of years. It’s not over and the biggest challenge is still to come. I’m going to show up and be ready”.
GAME, SET AND MATCH! Auger-Aliassime back in US Open semi-finals!
Wednesday 3 September 2025 20:55 , Jamie BraidwoodAuger-Aliassime wins a four-hour battle against De Minaur to return to the US Open semi-final for the first time since 2021! The Canadian takes out eighth seed De Minaur, who loses his sixth quarter-final at a grand slam.
More disappointment for the Aussie after being a set and a break up. But Auger-Aliassime wins the battle and his big forehand came through in the tiebreak. He will play either Jannik Sinner or Lorenzo Musetti in the semi-finals on Friday.
Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 7-6 (9-7) 7-6 (7-4) De Minaur
Auger-Aliassime edges ahead
Wednesday 3 September 2025 20:50 , Jamie BraidwoodThe nerves facing both players are clear as they trade double-faults to start the tiebreak. In fact, the first five points go against serve, as Auger-Aliassime lands an excellent forehand and then pushes on the forehand again to edge ahead 4-2.
Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 7-6 (9-7) 6-6 (4-2) De Minaur
Auger-Aliassime forces another tiebreak
Wednesday 3 September 2025 20:45 , Jamie BraidwoodHe won the last one, now Auger-Aliassime finds a sensational overhead as he holds serve to force the fourth-set tiebreak.
We’ve just ticked over the hour-mark mark.
Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 7-6 (9-7) 6-6 De Minaur
BREAK! Auger-Aliassime hangs on!
Wednesday 3 September 2025 20:33 , Jamie BraidwoodA huge effort from Auger-Aliassime to break De Minaur to love as he served for the set! A lob from the Canadian was played to perfection.
More frustration for De Minaur, who is again pegged back. But he still remains a game away.
*Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 7-6 (9-7) 4-5 De Minaur
BREAK! De Minaur is not going away
Wednesday 3 September 2025 20:17 , Jamie BraidwoodThree hours, 30 minutes into this quarter-final, and Alex De Minaur’s fight is not over yet.
He roars as he breaks Auger-Aliassime, then shows quick feet to race to a volley and flick an overhead to take the quick hold.
De Minaur is back in charge.
*Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 7-6 (9-7) 1-4 De Minaur
THIRD SET! Auger-Aliassime moves a step closer
Wednesday 3 September 2025 19:56 , Jamie BraidwoodAuger-Aliassime closes out a scrappy, topsy-turvy set with an ace out wide on the second set point! That was very tense, but the Canadian prevails. More frustration for De Minaur, who lost his serve immediately after breaking back, with a poor selection of shots on 5-5.
Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 7-6 (9-7) 7-5 De Minaur*
Auger-Aliassime blinks while serving for set
Wednesday 3 September 2025 19:46 , Jamie BraidwoodFelix Auger-Aliassime was two points away from winning the third set but double-faults on 30-30 and then pushes a forehand long on break point!
De Minaur gets a lifeline in what was a rocky set for the eighth seed.
Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 7-6 (9-7) 5-5 De Minaur*
De Minaur frustration spills over
Wednesday 3 September 2025 19:28 , Jamie BraidwoodDe Minaur catches a ball full on the volley with his foot as a backhand floats long. Down a break, De Minaur had a look at 15-40 to break back straight away but could not take advantage.
He is frustrated and now trails.
Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 7-6 (9-7) 4-2 De Minaur*
De Minaur and Auger-Aliassime locked in gruelling battle
Wednesday 3 September 2025 19:19 , Jamie BraidwoodOn serve so far in the third set. The 87-minute second was the longest in this year’s men’s US Open. A long wait to come for Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek.
Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 7-6 (9-7) 2-2 De Minaur*
SECOND SET! Auger-Aliassime levels it up!
Wednesday 3 September 2025 19:00 , Jamie BraidwoodAuger-Aliassime wins an 87-minute set to level the quarter-final against De Minaur!
The Canadian rallies from behind in the tiebreak, saving set point, and setting up the chance of his own with the big forehand and serve.
Devastating for De Minaur, who had crucial errors squeezed out from him in the tiebreak.
Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 7-6 (9-7) De Minaur
TIEBREAK! Auger-Aliassime saves set point
Wednesday 3 September 2025 18:56 , Jamie BraidwoodDe Minaur’s defensive powers forces the set point.
Auger-Aliassime saves it with an ace!
Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 6-6 (6-6) De Minaur
TIEBREAK! De Minaur and Auger-Aliassime head to decided
Wednesday 3 September 2025 18:46 , Jamie BraidwoodThe second set goes to a tiebreak on Arthur Ashe, with the semi-final already past the two-hour mark. The Canadian has been on top in this set since earning the break back, with his powerful game coming into play.
Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 6-6 De Minaur
BREAK! Rapid response from Auger-Aliassime
Wednesday 3 September 2025 18:20 , Jamie BraidwoodHang on though! The Canadian replies to break De Minaur to love in an emphatic response, firing forehand winners. Auger-Aliassime then thumps the ace to retake the lead, having won eight points in a row.
Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 4-3 De Minaur*
BREAK! De Minaur stretches lead against Auger-Aliassime
Wednesday 3 September 2025 18:15 , Jamie BraidwoodAfter getting through a lengthy service game, Alex De Minaur then immediately breaks Felix Auger-Aliassime to strike ahead in the second set.
The Australian is aiming to reach a grand slam semi-final for the first time. De Minaur was 0-5 in grand slam quarter-finals coming into this one.
Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 2-3 De Minaur*
Alex de Minaur hits one of the shots of the US Open
Wednesday 3 September 2025 17:53 , Jamie BraidwoodExtraordinary from Alex De Minaur to go from a sliding volley at the net to running back towards his baseline and pulling off the tweener-lob that goes over Auger-Aliassime’s head and drops int!
One of the points of the tournament for sure.
Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 2-1 De Minaur*
ALEX DE TWEENER! pic.twitter.com/VzePsY6vGU
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 3, 2025
FIRST SET! Alex de Minaur strikes first in semi-final
Wednesday 3 September 2025 17:34 , Jamie BraidwoodAlex de Minaur serves it out to take the opening set 6-4 against Felix Auger-Aliassime.
A good serving day for De Minaur so far, but Auger-Aliassime is being held back by his unforced error count, which is already up to 15.
Could be a long one, though.
Auger-Aliassime *4-6, 0-0 De Minaur
Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek set for second-ever meeting after historic Wimbledon final
Wednesday 3 September 2025 17:30 , Jack RathbornAmanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek have only faced each other once, you might remember it?
The Wimbledon final this year: 6-0 6-0 to the Pole.
How that affects Anisimova will be fascinating.
Auger-Aliassime and De Minaur set for bruising encounter
Wednesday 3 September 2025 17:03 , Jack RathbornIn the early contest on Arthur Ashe Stadium, Auger-Aliassime has taken the lead over Alex De Minaur.
Demon on the backfoot as the Canadian uses his power to muscle into a 3-2 lead in the first set.
Swiatek battles US favourite Anisimova on Arthur Ashe Stadium
Wednesday 3 September 2025 16:57 , Jack RathbornEarly US Open matches on Wednesday Opening up on Arthur Ashe Stadium today is Felix Auger-Aliassime against Alex De Minaur, which is underway, then Amanda Anisimova faces Iga Swiatek, likely at around 6:30pm BST.
While Luis Miguel of Brazil takes on the No 9 seed and home favourite Jack Kennedy in Round 3 of the boys' singles on Louis Armstrong Stadium.
The Grandstand has a boys' singles match with Great Britain's Oliver Bonding, No 14 seed, facing off against No 2 seed Andres Santamarta Roig.
And another Briton, Hannah Klugman, No 2 seed, faces Julie Pastikova on Stadium 17.
How Novak Djokovic tormented and embarrassed Taylor Fritz to extend US Open nightmare
Wednesday 3 September 2025 16:53 , Jack RathbornA few moments after his latest defeat to Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz faced up to the statistics, even though he knew they would not make for pretty reading. The American had just lost to Djokovic for the 11th time in their 11th meeting and the fact it was his closest yet was no consolation.
Not after exiting the US Open at the quarter-final stage, continuing the drought for American men in the men’s singles, or after double-faulting on the third match point and handing Djokovic an escape from an even later night.
There was something else that would haunt Fritz more, and those were the chances he had to take charge of the quarter-final when Djokovic was vulnerable.
How Novak Djokovic tormented and embarrassed Taylor Fritz to extend US Open nightmare
Carlos Alcaraz details unorthodox preparation for US Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic
Wednesday 3 September 2025 16:52 , Jack RathbornCarlos Alcaraz is getting into the Ryder Cup mood as he cites golf as the secret to his success at this year’s US Open.
Alcaraz continued his march through the draw with a 6-4 6-2 6-4 victory over 20th seed Jiri Lehecka, who beat him in Doha earlier this season but got nowhere near on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
He celebrated his triumph with a golf swing to the crowd directed at fellow Spaniard Sergio Garcia, before revealing he’ll be hitting the course with the former Masters champion in preparation for a blockbuster semi-final against Novak Djokovic.
Alcaraz details unorthodox preparation for US Open semi-final against Djokovic
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