Belarusian star Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her US Open crown by defeating American eighth seed Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6(3) in the women’s singles final on Saturday. The victory marked her second consecutive triumph at Flushing Meadows, solidifying her dominance on hard courts.
Sabalenka started strong, breaking Anisimova early to take the opening set 6-3 with commanding groundstrokes and aggressive baseline play. In the second set, Anisimova fought back and pushed the match to a tense tiebreak, but Sabalenka kept her composure to seal the straight-sets win.
The victory gave Sabalenka her fourth Grand Slam title overall and further reinforced her reputation as one of the most consistent players on the WTA Tour. Her ability to handle pressure in key moments was once again on display against the American crowd favorite.
With this back-to-back US Open success, Sabalenka has cemented her place among modern tennis greats. For Anisimova, the run to the final marked a major career milestone and underlined her resurgence as one of the top contenders in women’s tennis.
