The 23-year-old New Jersey native, now based in Miami, stunned crowds on Thursday when she defeated the top-ranked player, Aryna Sabalenka, 27, in the semifinals, advancing herself to the final round.

Anisimova, who's playing for her first Grand Slam, would be the fourth consecutive American win a major on tour if she finishes with a successful showing. Jess Pegula won the U.S. Open in September prior to Madison Keys taking the Australian this year and, of couse, Coco Gauff's memorable triumph over Sabalenka in Paris.