Playing her first major semi-final since 2021, twice New York champion Osaka embraced the big occasion in the prime-time glare of Arthur Ashe Stadium after twice trading breaks with Anisimova in a tight opening set.
Sabalenka beat Pegula in the 2024 final in New York but the undisputed women's number one is yet to add to her Grand Slam collection this year, losing in two finals.
Naomi Osaka blew past Coco Gauff to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open on Monday in a lopsided battle of former champions.
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka said Monday that she has split with coach Patrick Mouratoglou after less than a year.
Born in Japan, the 27-year-old has lived in the U.S. since childhood and has made LA her home.
Title rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz reached the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday as Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka was demolished on her return to Centre Court after a five-year absence.
Osaka returned to the tour this year after 15 months of maternity leave for her daughter who turns one on Tuesday.
Swiatek wrapped up victory after nearly three hours.
"It feels really nice to be back and I'm just really grateful to be here in front of everybody," said Osaka.
Playing her first major semi-final since 2021, twice New York champion Osaka embraced the big occasion in the prime-time glare of Arthur Ashe Stadium after twice trading breaks with Anisimova in a tight opening set.
Sabalenka beat Pegula in the 2024 final in New York but the undisputed women's number one is yet to add to her Grand Slam collection this year, losing in two finals.
Naomi Osaka blew past Coco Gauff to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open on Monday in a lopsided battle of former champions.
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka said Monday that she has split with coach Patrick Mouratoglou after less than a year.
Born in Japan, the 27-year-old has lived in the U.S. since childhood and has made LA her home.
Title rivals Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz reached the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday as Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka was demolished on her return to Centre Court after a five-year absence.
Osaka returned to the tour this year after 15 months of maternity leave for her daughter who turns one on Tuesday.
Swiatek wrapped up victory after nearly three hours.
"It feels really nice to be back and I'm just really grateful to be here in front of everybody," said Osaka.
Naomi Osaka and Carlos Alcaraz bring the curtain up on the French Open on Sunday as Roland Garros prepares to bid a likely farewell to Rafael Nadal.
