The 2025 US Open has reached the final run as the semifinals began Thursday night. There has been plenty of drama, upsets and thrilling action as we head toward the final weekend of the event.
In the first semifinal, No. 4 Jessica Pegula took on top seed Aryna Sabalenka and put herself in position for a major upset by taking the first set, 6-4. But a visibly frustrated Sabalenka responded by roaring out of the gates in the second set with an early break and cruising from there. The third set was more of a challenge, but Sabalenka -- the defending champion -- prevailed to wrap up a spot in Saturday's final.
Sabalenka will face No. 8 Amanda Anisimova, who rallied after losing the first set to oust No. 23 seed Naomi Osaka, a two-time US Open champion. New Jersey native Anisimova will play in her first US Open final and second grand slam final after playing for the Wimbledon championship in July. She also owns a 6-3 record against Sabalenka.
No. 8 seed Amanda Anisimova defeats No. 23 seed Naomi Osaka in grueling three-setter to reach US Open final
Zachary Pereles
Things continued to heat up on Friday as No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz took down No. 7 Novak Djokovic to return to the US Open final for the first time since 2022. Alcaraz has yet to drop a set at the Grand Slam this year and looks poised to contend for a second major title this year. He awaits the winner of No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. 25 Felix Auger-Aliassime, who play in the night session. If Sinner wins, it would mark the third straight final showdown between Alcaraz and Sinner.
Keep it locked here over the next two weeks for our complete coverage of the 2025 US Open.
Where to watch the 2025 US Open
- Dates: Aug. 24 - Sept. 7
- Location: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center -- Flushing, New York
- TV: ESPN, ABC | Stream: Fubo (Try for free)
Semifinal matches, bracket for men's US Open
No. 1 Jannik Sinner vs. No. 25 Felix Auger-Aliassime -- 7 p.m. ET
No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz def. No. 7 Novak Djokovic (6-4, 7-6(3), 6-2)
Semifinal matches, bracket for women's US Open
No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka def. No. 4 Jessica Pegula, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4
No. 8 Amanda Anisimova def. No. 23 Naomi Osaka, 6-7(4), 7-6(3), 6-3
