The 2025 US Open reaches fever pitch as tennis heavyweights and comeback queens collide in a semi-final lineup packed with drama, history, and high stakes.
Women’s battles light up Thursday night, before the men take the spotlight on Friday—all streamed live via Sky Sports Tennis, Sky Sports+, NOW TV, and the Sky Sports app.
Women’s Night of Reckoning
Aryna Sabalenka (1) vs. Jessica Pegula (4)
It’s déjà vu in New York. World No. 1 and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka renews her rivalry with Jessica Pegula in a rematch of last year’s final. Armed with a 7–2 head-to-head advantage, Sabalenka is chasing a sixth hardcourt Slam final. Pegula, however, arrives fearless—determined to flip the script and finally topple her long-time nemesis.
Naomi Osaka vs. Amanda Anisimova
The comeback queen meets the spoiler. Naomi Osaka, back in a Grand Slam semi-final for the first time since 2021, faces Amanda Anisimova—the giant-slayer who stunned Iga Swiatek. While Osaka’s resurgence has electrified fans, Anisimova holds a perfect record against her at Slams and is gunning for a third straight win in this rivalry.
Men’s Showdowns Await Friday
Novak Djokovic vs. Carlos Alcaraz
A generational clash looms. Djokovic, hunting a record-extending 25th Grand Slam, hopes to derail the youth-powered dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Their head-to-head duels have already defined the decade, and this installment promises another classic.
Jannik Sinner vs. Félix Auger-Aliassime
Defending champion Jannik Sinner, still flawless on hardcourts this season, locks horns with Félix Auger-Aliassime—fresh from a four-hour quarter-final marathon. Sinner seeks to cement his supremacy, while Auger-Aliassime plays the role of fearless underdog.
The Bigger Picture
For Sabalenka, it’s about cementing dominance. For Pegula, redemption. Osaka is chasing a career rebirth, while Anisimova eyes history. On the men’s side, Alcaraz and Sinner fight to secure youth’s throne, as Djokovic—the eternal disruptor—hunts yet another record.
This isn’t just tennis. It’s legacy in motion.
