Osaka Holds Her Nerve to Beat Muchová and Reach Final Four
Naomi Osaka kept her cool whenever Karolína Muchová threatened, winning in straight sets 6-4, 7-6(3). Wearing a bedazzled purple dress, Osaka mixed steady serving and timely aggression to close out the match and book a semifinal meeting with No. 8 seed Amanda Anisimova.
Osaka, seeded No. 23, was making her first major quarterfinal appearance since lifting the Australian Open trophy in 2021. Muchová, the No. 11 seed from the Czech Republic, was aiming for a third straight US Open semifinal. Osaka’s win followed a straight-sets victory over No. 3 seed Coco Gauff and extended her run at this tournament.
Naomi Osaka vs Muchová: Key Moments and Match Flow
- Both players served well; Muchová landed a higher first-serve percentage in the first set while Osaka edged the crucial points.
- Osaka led 5-4 in the opening set and created triple set-point chances; an ace saved one, but Muchová’s return sailed long on the next, and Osaka took the set.
- Muchová spent more than 10 hours on court in her first four matches and returned from a locker-room break with her left quad wrapped. That limited mobility at times, but she still produced fine volleys and break opportunities.
- Osaka broke back after being broken, hit a beaming forehand down the line, and later saved two break points at 5-5 in the second set before closing the match in a tiebreak.
Osaka never loses a Grand Slam after reaching the quarterfinals — that streak is intact. All four of her major titles have come on hard courts: two US Open crowns and two Australian Open titles.
Naomi Osaka’s Comeback and What It Means for Her US Open Run
Osaka took a year off in 2023 to give birth to her daughter and has faced a tough road back. Earning a seed this year helped give her a more manageable draw, and she has used the chance well. This form—plus her experience winning big matches—puts her in a strong spot heading into the semis.
She’ll next face Amanda Anisimova, who upset No. 2 seed Iga Świątek in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3. Anisimova’s win was a major statement after her heavy loss to Świątek at Wimbledon earlier this summer.
Anisimova’s Big Statement and the Other Semifinalists
- Amanda Anisimova, seeded No. 8, beat Iga Świątek 6-4, 6-3 to reach the last four.
- That result marks Anisimova’s best US Open run and her third career win over a top-five player at a major.
- Świątek, who dominated Wimbledon earlier in the year, will miss the semis here — a notable shift in the draw.
Doubles Update: Townsend and Siniaková Reach US Open Final
Top-ranked doubles pair Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniaková beat Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens 6-3, 7-6(3) to reach the US Open women’s doubles final. They will face Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe for the title. Townsend and Siniaková return to the final after past runs and near-misses at Flushing Meadows.
What to Watch Next: Osaka vs. Anisimova
Osaka’s blend of power, variety and experience will be tested by Anisimova’s aggressive baseline game. Fans will be watching how Osaka uses her serve and movement to counter Anisimova’s depth and pace. If Osaka stays steady under pressure, her unbeaten Grand Slam record after quarterfinals appearances could carry her all the way.
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