No. 8 seed Amanda Anisimova rallied from one set down to beat Japan’s Naomi Osaka in an instant three-hour classic at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday evening. In the earlier semifinal, Aryna Sabalenka beat No.4 Jessica Pegula in three sets as well, in a rematch of last year’s final.

Anisimova’s 6-7(4), 7-6(3), 6-3 closely-fought win does not give justice to the grit and determination she showed to keep up with Osaka until the No. 23 seed let up four consecutive points in the second tiebreak.

“I don’t know!” Anisimova told the stadium after the match when asked about coming from behind. “Naomi is playing amazing tennis. She’s back where she belongs. I told her I’m so proud of her after having a baby and playing at this level. I wasn’t sure I would make it past the finish line, but I t

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