NEW YORK -- Amanda Anisimova battled back from a set down to beat Naomi Osaka in a thrilling US Open semifinal on Thursday to reach her 2nd Grand Slam final in a row.
The eighth-seeded Anisimova won 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-3 and will face No. 1-seeded Aryna Sabalenk in Saturday's final.
Sabalenka defeated No. 4 Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals earlier Thursday night in a rematch of last year's final.