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Number 23-ranked Naomi Osaka will take on number eight-ranked Amanda Anisimova in this US Open Women’s Singles Semifinal match on Thursday.

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Naomi Osaka of Japan in action against Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in the quarter final on Day 11 of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 03,…
Naomi Osaka of Japan in action against Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in the quarter final on Day 11 of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 03, 2025 in New York City
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How to Watch US Open: Osaka vs AnisimovaDate: Thursday, September 4, 2025Time: 8:10 PM ETChannel: ESPNStream: Fubo (TRY FOR FREE)

Naomi Osaka, the two-time US Open champion, returns to the Grand Slam semifinals for the first time since her maternity and mental health hiatus. The 23rd seed is riding a wave after defeating Karolína Muchová in the quarter-finals with a gritty 6–4, 7–6(3) win, marking her fifth consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final victory.

Amanda Anisimova, the No. 8 seed and fan favorite, enters the semis with momentum after upsetting world No. 2 Iga Świątek in straight sets. The American has enjoyed one of her best runs yet in New York, fueled by a mix of aggressive baseline play and renewed confidence.

Osaka and Anisimova share a history in which the latter holds a 2–0 head-to-head lead, having beaten Osaka at both the 2022 Australian Open and Roland Garros.

Will Osaka cruise to her first final as a mother, or will Anisimova have her breakout moment and advance to her first US Open final? This is a great US Open tennis matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.

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