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- World number one Aryna Sabalenka beat Amanda Anisimova 6-3 7-6 (7-3) to win the US Open women’s final on Saturday
- The Belarusian dropped to her knees, overwhelmed with emotion as she celebrated her triumph in the last major of 2025
Two of the biggest ball-strikers in women’s tennis, Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova, clashed at the US Open women’s final on Saturday.
Sabalenka, who is the top ranked female player in the world, beat home favorite Anisimova in straight sets to win her first Grand Slam of the year. The Belarusian dropped to her knees, overwhelmed with emotion as she celebrated her triumph in the last major of 2025.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka is the first woman to defend the US Open title since Serene Williams in 2014. Photo/ BBC.
Sabalenka has suffered defeats in two Grand Slam finals this year and questions had already been asked about her composure in the latter stages of tournaments. However, she gave her critics the perfect response with a 6-3 7-6 (7-3) majestic win over Anisimova.
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Speaking after her US Open women’s final victory, Sabalenka revealed that there were moments in the game when she felt she was losing her focus. However, she did her best to remain calm and hopes to have the same mindset in every final she’ll play.
“After those two finals where I completely lost control over my emotions, I just didn’t want that to happen again. There were a few moments when I was this close to just let it go. I was like ‘C’mon now, you have to stay focused. Keep going, keep trying.’ It’s really helped me. I think I have to keep the same mindset every time.” The Guardian quotes Sabalenka.
Aryna Sabalenka couldn’t match Madison Keys’ destructive power at the Australian Open final, hence losing the first Grand Slam of the year. The 27-year-old Belarusian entered the French Open final convinced she was mentally and physically prepared to face her opponent Coco Gauff. However, she lost her cool in the match and made 70 unforced errors, hence losing the title. Her post-match press conference turned fiery, a clear sign that emotions had overwhelmed her.
Sabalenka, who was one of the favorites at Wimbledon, as knocked out in the semifinal by Anisimova. However, the world number one ensured she came prepared for Anisimova in the final of the US Open on Saturday.
The home favorite took the early lead in the tensed match with the same destructive ball-striking technique that saw her record wins over Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka. However, Sabalenka managed to remain calm under the pressure and served well in key moments to claim the first set.
Anisimova was granted a lifeline deep in the second set when 4-5 down when her opponent misjudged a straightforward smash and slammed the ball into the net. She took advantage of the golden opportunity and went ahead in the set after pounding a forehand winner.
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However, Sabalenka refused to let emotions take their toll on her as she bounced back in style to win the US Open women’s final. Anisimova, who had the support of majority of fans at the 25,000-seater Arthur Ashe Stadium believes she didn’t fight hard for her dreams on home soil. She looked away as the US Open title was handed to an opponent she beat at Wimbledon a few weeks ago.
Aryna Sabalenka (R) won the US Open women’s final after beating home favorite Amanda Anisimova 6-3 7-6 (7-3) at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday. Photo/ Olympics.com.
Meanwhile, Sabalenka, who has been the top ranked player in the women’s category all season long, is the first woman to defend her US Open since Serena Williams in 2014. The 27-year-old’s career is increasingly becoming legendary as she draws level with Hana Mandlikova, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, Kim Clijsters and Noami Osaka in Grand Slams won.
