Osaka Surges, Anisimova Stuns as US Open Quarterfinals Heat Up
The U.S. Open quarterfinals are closing out in dramatic fashion, and the action at Flushing Meadows has been nothing short of gripping. Naomi Osaka, a two-time champion here in New York, has been showing flashes of her very best form. She took the opening set 6–4 against Karolína Muchová and has been locked into a tense second set on serve. What’s making this matchup even more compelling is Muchová’s clear struggle with a leg issue. Strapping was visible, and while she’s fighting admirably, questions are lingering about how much it will impact her, especially with a possible semifinal only a day away.
Earlier in the day, Amanda Anisimova delivered one of the shocks of the tournament. She knocked out World No. 2 and six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Świątek in straight sets, 6–4, 6–3. That victory carried a lot of personal significance for Anisimova, who had been dismantled by Świątek in the Wimbledon final just weeks ago. To turn the tables so emphatically, and on this stage, felt like a moment of redemption for the young American. She not only secured her deepest run in New York but also proved she’s capable of taking out the very best when it matters most.
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The day also featured a gritty performance from Félix Auger-Aliassime, who fought back from a set down to defeat Alex de Minaur in four. His resilience has kept Canadian hopes alive as the tournament moves toward its decisive weekend. And still to come on this dramatic Day 11, defending champion Jannik Sinner will face off against fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti, a matchup that promises its own fireworks.
Back to Osaka and Muchová — the tennis has been high quality, full of sharp serving and fearless shot-making. Even when Osaka has faced pressure, she’s stepped up, delivering clean, confident strokes in the big moments. The crowd, slow to warm up, finally came alive when Osaka secured the first set. For Osaka, this feels like a return to her championship mindset. Since her comeback to the tour as a mother, it has been a journey of frustration and rebuilding. But match by match, her belief seems to be restored. She has reminded everyone that when she reaches a Grand Slam quarterfinal, history shows she usually goes all the way — the last four times she did it, she left with the trophy.
For Muchová, it’s been another marathon tournament. All of her matches have gone three sets, and while she’s known for her athleticism and variety, the physical toll is starting to show. Her leg issue may become the deciding factor if this goes deep into the night. Still, her creativity and willingness to fight make her a dangerous opponent until the very last ball.
So, as the U.S. Open edges toward its final rounds, the stage is set with storylines of resurgence, revenge, and resilience. Anisimova has shaken up the draw, Osaka is chasing glory once again, and the defending champion Sinner is waiting in the wings. The energy in New York is rising, and it feels like we’re on the cusp of something special.
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