Amanda Anisimova defeated Naomi Osaka to book her place in the US Open final against defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.
Thus making a back to back appearance in this year grand slam.
The eighth seed American suffered a crushing 6-0, 6-0 defeat to Iga Swiatek in her maiden Grand Slam final at Wimbledon.
She has another shot at major glory after making her maiden appearance in a grand slam final.
Amanda Anisimova rallied from a set down to secure a dramatic 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-3), 6-3 victory in a gripping contest that lasted three hours.
Osaka, a two-time US Open champion, displayed flashes of her best tennis. However, Anisimova’s relentless determination and composed shot-making in the decisive moments proved decisive.
Falling to her knees in celebration at match point, the 22-year-old underlined her growing maturity on the sport’s biggest stage.
Her victory came just a day after she avenged her Wimbledon heartbreak by defeating Swiatek in the semi-finals.
She further establish herself as one of the rising stars of the women’s game.
Awaiting her in Saturday’s final is world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
Sabalenka demonstrated her own grit earlier in the day as the Belarusian fought back from a set down to overcome Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
The victory extended her remarkable run of consistency at the Grand Slam level.
Sabalenka, who lifted the US Open crown last year, will be chasing her third career major title, while Anisimova is aiming to capture her first.
With both players consistent display so far, the Flushing Meadows crowd can expect a final with all the ingredients.
It promises to be another memorable chapter in women’s tennis.
