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    US Open (September 4): How to watch Aryna Sabalenka vs Jessica Pegula and Naomi Osaka vs Amanda Anisimova semis showdowns - Preview, Schedule, Timings, Live Streaming and more

    Synopsis

    Aryna Sabalenka aims to defend her US Open title against Jessica Pegula in the semifinals, while Naomi Osaka faces Amanda Anisimova. Sabalenka, yet to win a Grand Slam in 2025, seeks her fifth consecutive US Open semifinal. Osaka, in strong form post-maternity leave, eyes her first major final in four years, while Anisimova looks to continue her impressive run.

    US Open
    Aryna Sabalenka, who defeated Jessica Pegula in last year’s New York final, has yet to capture a Grand Slam in 2025. (Image Credit: X/@usopen)
    Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will battle home favorite Jessica Pegula in Thursday’s US Open semifinals, while Naomi Osaka faces Amanda Anisimova in an intense clash for a place in the final. Sabalenka, who defeated Pegula in last year’s New York final, has yet to capture a Grand Slam in 2025 despite reaching two finals. Meanwhile, Osaka has rediscovered her best form since returning from maternity leave, making her deepest run at a major in four years. Anisimova, on the other hand, continues her fearless surge, highlighted by a redemption victory over Iga Swiatek after painful Wimbledon 6-0, 6-0 drubbing earlier this summer.


    Sabalenka heads into the semifinals with the advantage of extra rest after benefiting from a quarterfinal walkover when Marketa Vondrousova. The Belarusian top seed has powered through the draw without dropping a set, reaching her fifth consecutive US Open semifinal. Embracing the pressure of her No. 1 status, Sabalenka appears in peak form and carries a dominant head-to-head record into her clash with Pegula. She has won seven of their nine encounters, including both Grand Slam meetings, making her the clear favorite as she seeks to defend her crown in New York.


    Osaka's Grand Slam speaks volumes as every time she has advanced beyond the quarterfinals, she has gone on to win the title. That includes two previous triumphs at the US Open, cementing her reputation as one of the game’s most clutch performers on the biggest stage. Now back in the semifinals at Flushing Meadows, Osaka will look to extend that flawless record in her comeback journey.

    US OPEN DAY 12: WOMEN'S SINGLES SEMIS (ALL TIMES IN ET)


    Arthur Ashe Stadium

    • 7:00 PM - Naomi Osaka vs Amanda Anisimova
    • Followed by - Aryna Sabalenka vs Jessica Pegula

    HOW TO WATCH US OPEN LIVE IN UNITED STATES

    Event: US Open (Grand Slam)
    Dates: August 24-September 7
    Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
    Location: Queens, New York City
    Start Time: 11AM ET
    TV: ESPN, ESPN2, ABC (on the three Sundays)
    Streaming: Fubo

    2025 US OPEN PRIZE MONEY

    The US Open will feature a record prize pool of $90 million this year, a 20% jump from $75 million in 2024. Both the men’s and women’s singles champions will take home $5 million each - a 39% increase from last year’s payout. Prize money has risen across all rounds, with first-round singles winners earning $110,000 and players exiting in the first round of qualifying receiving $27,500. In doubles and mixed doubles, the winning pair will share $1 million.

    WOMEN'S/MEN'S SINGLES (PRIZE MONEY PER PLAYER)

    Winner - $5,000,000
    Runner-Up - $2,500,000
    Semifinalists - $1,260,000
    Quarterfinalists - $660,000
    Round of 16 - $400,000
    Round of 32 - $237,000
    Round of 64 - $154,000
    Round of 128 - $110,000

    2025 US OPEN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SINGLES SCHEDULE

    August 24-26: First Round (Women and Men)
    August 27-28: Second Round (Women and Men)
    August 29-30: Third Round (Women and Men)
    August 31-September 1: Fourth Round (Women and Men)
    September 2-3: Quarterfinals (Women and Men)
    September 4: Women’s Semifinals
    September 5: Men’s Semifinals
    September 6: Women’s Final
    September 7: Men’s Final
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