The US Open? Always has some drama. Last night in New York? Double the shock. It was a night to remember!
Amanda Anisimova, the young American player everyone had hopes for, beat Iga Świątek, who’s the top-ranked player in the world. Straight sets, too. No messing around.
On the men’s side, Felix Auger-Aliassime from Canada, who people have been talking about for a while, pulled out a win after four hours on the court. Now he’s going to the semifinals.
Two matches, two players changing their stories right in front of us.
Amanda Anisimova: From Doubt to Dominance
Let’s be real, there were questions about Amanda.
Years ago, she showed up as a teen who played without any fear. She got to the French Open semis at 17. Everyone thought she’d be a star. But things happen. Injuries, loss of belief, and she just wasn’t talked about as much.
But against Swiatek? She looked like she was meant to be there. Strong. Calm. Not scared.
From the start, Anisimova looked sure of herself. Great shots, powerful serves – Swiatek seemed uneasy. She tried to change things up, but it didn’t work. Mistakes piled up.
Anisimova didn’t hold back. She could tell Swiatek was struggling. She went for it. 6-4, 6-3. Done.
The crowd went wild when she won. She raised her arms, like she couldn’t believe it. Later, she said it meant everything. And you could tell she was serious.
This wasn’t just a win. It was her way of saying, I’m back.
Felix Auger-Aliassime: Winning the Hard Way
Felix’s win? Totally different. A long, hard fight.
He went at it for four hours. Long rallies, running everywhere, sweat all over the place. Every point? A battle. His opponent kept pushing. But Felix kept finding something to keep him going.
There were times when it looked like he was done. Tired legs, droopy shoulders. But he stayed in there. Saved important points. Hit winners when he really needed them.
By the last set, it was about wanting it more. And Felix did. When the last shot went long, he fell back, yelled, and looked like the player we’ve all been waiting to see.
People said Felix couldn’t handle the stress. That he had the talent, but wasn’t strong enough. Now he’s in the US Open semifinals after a really hard match. That’s tough. That’s growth.
Why This Night Was Different
The US Open loves to surprise. Last night was one of those times.
Świątek losing changes things for the women. The world number one? Out. Now anyone could win. And Anisimova is right there.
For Felix, it wasn’t just about the semis. It was about showing he’s not just someone for later. He’s here now.
The Fans, the Media, the Excitement
Everyone had something to say.
Social media blew up. Videos of Anisimova’s shots went everywhere. Fans were shocked, and they tweeted about it. Pictures of Świątek’s face were all over the place.
The media? Same thing. They wrote about the upset and the battle. Tennis experts talked about what this meant for both players.
And the crowd? Loved every bit. New York is loud and fun. They helped Anisimova play better. They kept Felix going. Flushing Meadows was wild, fun, and one to remember.
What’s Next?
The story’s not done. It’s getting good.
Amanda Anisimova is going to the semifinals feeling good. She can’t take anyone by surprise now. All players will get ready for her. But the way she’s hitting the ball? She’s going to be a challenge.
Felix has to rest. Four hours of tennis is hard on the body. But if you believe you can do it, your mind can take you far. And Felix believes right now. That’s important.
This tournament could be great for both of them.
In the End
The US Open was fun last night. Shocks, fights, wins.
Anisimova beating Swiatek was about coming back. It shows that talent doesn’t leave, it just waits. Felix’s long match was about strength. The kind of fight that makes champions.
Swiatek will be back. She’s too good to stay down. But right now, it’s Amanda and Felix’s time. Their night to show the tennis world what they can do.
And we got to see it. That’s why we love tennis. Because you never know what will happen.