Aryna Sabalenka was crowned as Queen of Queens with back-to-back victories in the US Open Titles. World number one Aryna Sabalenka retained her US Open crown with a 6-3, 7-6(3) win over Amanda Anisimova.
Historic Achievement
The Belarusian became the first woman since Serena Williams to win consecutive US Open titles, lifting her fourth Grand Slam.
A Battle of Power and Precision
Sabalenka’s controlled aggression and fewer unforced errors proved decisive in a clash of tennis’s biggest hitters. Aryna Sabalenka showed her dominance on hardcourts once again as she successfully defended her US Open title on Saturday. The world number one defeated American eighth seed Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6(3) in a thrilling final at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The Belarusian extended her streak of reaching every hardcourt Grand Slam final since 2022. Her triumph also marked her fourth career major, strengthening her claim as the leading force in women’s tennis. She became the first woman to win back-to-back US Opens since Serena Williams, who achieved three straight between 2012 and 2014.
The match, featuring two of the game’s hardest hitters, came down to execution. Sabalenka limited herself to 15 unforced errors, while Anisimova committed 29. That margin made the difference in a closely contested second set.
Sabalenka saved three break points in the opening game, showing her trademark composure. She quickly broke back after early pressure and found her rhythm. With powerful serves and timely groundstrokes, she closed the first set in commanding style.
The second set saw Anisimova surge ahead, cheered on by her home crowd. She struck clean winners, including a 12-shot rally that drew loud applause. Yet Sabalenka stayed calm, breaking back at crucial moments before sealing victory in the tie-break with an unreturnable serve.
Falling to her knees in celebration, Sabalenka embraced her coaches in an emotional scene. “I’m going to reach many more finals,” she promised. “I want my team with me everywhere in the world.”
Anisimova, playing her second major final, praised her summer despite falling short again. “It’s been great but also super hard,” the 24-year-old admitted through tears. “I didn’t fight hard enough for my dreams today.”
Despite a sudden downpour that forced the roof shut, fans witnessed another display of Sabalenka’s iron will. At 27, she continues to set the standard for power, resilience, and consistency on hard courts.
