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US Open Final Set: Sabalenka Faces Anisimova in Wimbledon Rematch

The world No. 1 is bidding for the tournament’s first successful women’s title defense since 2014 as Anisimova rides a resilient run into her home final.

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Overview

  • Amanda Anisimova reached the final by defeating Naomi Osaka 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-3 after earlier ousting Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals.
  • Aryna Sabalenka advanced with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 comeback over Jessica Pegula and now seeks a fourth Grand Slam title.
  • The matchup is a rematch of July’s Wimbledon semifinal, which Anisimova won; she leads their head-to-head 6-3.
  • The championship is scheduled for Saturday at 4 p.m. ET in Arthur Ashe Stadium, with coverage on ESPN and international broadcast partners.
  • US Open officials confirmed an errant electronic line call occurred in the Anisimova–Osaka semi but said the timing did not affect the point, which went to Anisimova.