New York, Sept. 5 -- American Amanda Anisimova scripted one of the most remarkable turnarounds of her career as she overcame Naomi Osaka 6-7(4), 7-6(3), 6-3 in a pulsating semifinal to storm into her maiden US Open final today IST. She will now meet World No.1 and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in a mouth-watering title clash.
The 23-year-old Anisimova, who had been scarred by a humiliating 0-6, 0-6 defeat to Poland's Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon final earlier this year, displayed immense mental fortitude to fight through exhaustion and nerves against one of the game's modern greats.
Osaka, chasing a fifth Grand Slam crown and her first since 2021, appeared in control after pocketing the opening set in a tiebreak. The Japanese star ra...