World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her US Open title, defeating American Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6(7) in the women’s singles final at Flushing Meadows. The Belarusian powerhouse clinched her first US Open in the 2024 season, adding to her two consecutive Australian Open triumphs in 2023 and 2024.
Sabalenka’s path to the title was dominant. The 26-year-old had not dropped a set until the semi-finals, where Jessica Pegula pushed her to three sets. That brief stumble remained her only set lost throughout the fortnight, underscoring her consistency and mental toughness on the hard courts of New York.
In the final, Sabalenka set the tone early, striking a blistering groundstroke winner to secure the opening game. Despite Anisimova producing 13 winners in the first set, the defending champion’s precision and baseline control proved decisive as she wrapped up the opener 6-3.
The second set delivered high drama. One of the highlights came in the third game when Anisimova, serving at 0-15, executed a delicate backhand drop shot that left Sabalenka scrambling. But the set tightened, and Anisimova forced a tiebreak, where the American surged to a 6-1 lead. Just when the match seemed destined for a deciding set, Sabalenka displayed her trademark resilience. She clawed back from five set points down, capitalizing on Anisimova’s errors before sealing the championship on her second match point.
The victory marked Sabalenka’s sixth career Grand Slam title, reinforcing her dominance on the WTA Tour. Reflecting on her triumph, Sabalenka told USOpen.org:
“You know it really feels amazing. I had some really tough lessons earlier this season. I lost a couple of Grand Slam finals, and winning this one means a lot.”
With this win, Sabalenka strengthens her hold on the No. 1 spot in the WTA Rankings, maintaining a commanding lead of more than 3,000 points over second-ranked Iga Świątek.
For Sabalenka, the 2025 US Open final was not just about defending a crown, but about reasserting her status as the most dominant player in women’s tennis. Her blend of raw power, improved shot selection, and relentless fighting spirit continues to set her apart on the biggest stages.