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Naomi Osaka marked her return to the US Open semifinals with a gritty 6-4 7-6(3) win over Karolina Muchova, adding to her recent resurgence on the sport’s premier stage. Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka, who resumed her career following a prolonged maternity break, extended her victory streak in major quarterfinals to an impressive 5-0, setting up a Friday meeting with Amanda Anisimova.
Reflecting on her journey, Osaka, visibly emotional, remarked on the hard work behind her success, expressing gratitude to her team and the audience for their ongoing support.
Karolina Muchova fought valiantly, despite a leg issue that affected her mobility, showcasing her resilience before clinching her fourth consecutive win of over 10 hours on the court.
Osaka highlighted the difficulty of her win, praising Muchova’s skill and tenacity, especially since Muchova had previously defeated her with an impressive performance last year.

Naomi Osaka and Karolina Muchova react.
Osaka, right, embraces Muchova after her quarterfinal victory at the US Open [Sarah Stier/Getty Images via AFP]

Anisimova avenges Wimbledon loss to Swiatek

Earlier, Amanda Anisimova avenged her 6-0 6-0 Wimbledon loss to Iga Swiatek by defeating the second seed 6-4 6-3, marking her first appearance in the US Open semifinals. This win showcased Anisimova’s remarkable growth and determination since her bruising defeat at Wimbledon, where she now stands as a testament to the power of redemption in tennis.
None the less, Swiatek recognized Anisimova’s aggressive style, which proved pivotal in turning the tables on their previous encounter.
This US Open journey for Anisimova is a powerful narrative of overwhelm and triumph, illustrating the thin line between the agony of defeat and the joy of victory in professional sports.

Amanda Anisimova in action.
Amanda Anisimova secured her revenge against world number two Iga Swiatek at the US Open quarterfinal on Wednesday [Ishika Samant/Getty Images via AFP]

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/9/4/naomi-osaka-defeats-karolina-muchova-to-reach-us-open-semifinal?traffic_source=rss

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