World number one Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her US Open women’s singles title on Saturday, defeating American eighth seed Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6(3) in a high-intensity final at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. The Belarusian star secured her fourth Grand Slam title and became the first woman since Serena Williams to win back-to-back US Open championships, reinforcing her dominance on hardcourt surfaces.
The final, played under a closed roof due to persistent rain forecasts, featured two of the game’s most powerful hitters. Sabalenka imposed early control in the match, breaking Anisimova’s serve in the fourth game and holding consistently to take the first set 6-3. Her aggressive baseline game and precise serving left Anisimova struggling to generate rhythm or find openings in rallies.
Anisimova, playing in her second consecutive Grand Slam final after a runner-up finish at Wimbledon, raised her level in the second set. She challenged Sabalenka with deeper returns and improved first-serve percentages, pushing the set to a tiebreak. However, Sabalenka maintained composure under pressure, minimizing unforced errors and closing out the match with a 7-3 win in the tiebreak after one hour and 39 minutes on court.
The 27-year-old Sabalenka, who has now reached every hardcourt Grand Slam final since 2022, completed her 100th career Grand Slam match victory with the win. Her consistent performance in majors this season included final appearances at the Australian Open and French Open, though she fell short in both before claiming redemption in New York.
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Anisimova, 24, advanced to the final with impressive victories over former champions Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka. Despite her strong campaign, she expressed post-match frustration with the conditions under the stadium roof, stating that the lighting created visibility issues during her service games.
The Florida-based player remains without a Grand Slam title but has now made deep runs in multiple majors, signaling her growing consistency at the top level.Sabalenka credited her mental preparation and a disciplined mindset for her title defense, noting that reading a specific book during the tournament helped her stay calm and focused.
The psychological boost appeared to make a difference in key moments, especially in the second set when momentum threatened to shift toward Anisimova. With Saturday’s victory, Sabalenka remains atop the WTA rankings and further cements her position as the preeminent force in women’s tennis on hardcourts. Her ability to neutralize big hitters, control baseline exchanges, and serve with power and precision has become the hallmark of her game.
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Her tactical discipline and physical conditioning continue to set her apart during the demanding two-week Grand Slam events. The US Open title also caps a remarkable year of near misses and redemption for Sabalenka. Her final appearances at Melbourne and Paris, followed by a loss to Anisimova at Wimbledon, made this win a critical statement of resilience.
The victory not only marks a personal milestone but also strengthens her legacy in an era of increasingly competitive women’s tennis. As the 2025 US Open concludes its women’s competition, Sabalenka’s triumph stands as a testament to persistence, adaptability, and elite performance under pressure, while Anisimova’s continued rise offers a glimpse of the future rivalry shaping the top tier of the sport. – By Content Syndication Services.