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The Final Four: Semifinals Take Shape at the US Open 2025

The US Open has reached its final stretch, unveiling the last four contenders in both the men’s and women’s draws.

Por: Rubén Carrillo
Surprises collided with expected triumphs, and Flushing Meadows prepares to host an electrifying conclusion to the year’s final major. / Photo US Open
Surprises collided with expected triumphs, and Flushing Meadows prepares to host an electrifying conclusion to the year’s final major. / Photo US Open

Surprises collided with expected triumphs, and Flushing Meadows prepares to host an electrifying conclusion to the year’s final major, the US Open.

 

Felix Auger-Aliassime has reignited his career with a stunning run. Ranked No. 27, the Canadian outlasted Alex de Miñaur in an enthralling quarterfinal, earning his second semifinal in New York after a four-year absence.

 

Yet the other three names need no introduction. Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic headline the men’s semifinals. 

 

Together, they represent generational brilliance, timeless excellence, and a promise of unforgettable battles.

 

On one side of the draw, Djokovic faces Alcaraz in another installment of their growing rivalry. At 38, the Serbian chases his 25th Grand Slam trophy, determined to prove experience still prevails. 

 

Across the net, the Spaniard seeks to become the first player to win the US Open without conceding a single set.

 

On the opposite bracket, Sinner, the reigning Wimbledon champion and current world No. 1, faces Auger-Aliassime. 

 

The Italian dismantled compatriot Lorenzo Musetti with ruthless efficiency. Now, he aims to continue his title defense against an opponent hungry for redemption.

On one side of the draw, Djokovic faces Alcaraz in another installment of their growing rivalry. / Photo US Open
On one side of the draw, Djokovic faces Alcaraz in another installment of their growing rivalry. / Photo US Open

Women’s Semifinals: Power, Redemption, and Returning Legends

Aryna Sabalenka’s dominance has been undeniable. The world No. 1 reached the semifinals without dropping a set, aided by a walkover against Marketa Vondrousova. 

 

She now faces American Jessica Pegula, who dismissed Barbora Krejcikova in straight sets.

 

Their rematch of the 2024 final promises intensity, with Sabalenka seeking confirmation and Pegula chasing revenge.

 

The second semifinal offers a fascinating storyline. Naomi Osaka, returning to this stage after four years, meets Amanda Anisimova, one of the breakout stars of 2025. 

 

Osaka carries an extraordinary record: every time she surpasses the quarterfinals in a Grand Slam, she eventually claims the title.

 

Her pursuit of a third crown in the US Open intertwines with Anisimova’s determination. 

 

The American shocked world No. 2 Iga Swiatek, earning poetic revenge for her crushing Wimbledon loss. 

 

Anisimova now carries the hopes of the home crowd against a champion whose aura grows under the New York lights.

Aryna Sabalenka’s dominance has been undeniable. The world No. 1 reached the semifinals without dropping a set, aided by a walkover against Marketa Vondrousova / Photo US Open
Aryna Sabalenka’s dominance has been undeniable. The world No. 1 reached the semifinals without dropping a set, aided by a walkover against Marketa Vondrousova / Photo US Open

The Larger Narrative

The semifinals of the US Open embody the essence of tennis today: a collision of eras, national pride, and individual comebacks. 

 

Each duel carries more than rankings—it represents the sport’s future and its legacy.

 

For Djokovic, this could be history. For Alcaraz and Sinner, it is validation of generational promise. 

 

For Osaka and Sabalenka, it’s about sustaining dominance. For Pegula and Auger-Aliassime, it’s the pursuit of a breakthrough moment.

 

The stage is set. Flushing Meadows awaits its heroes.

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