World number one Aryna Sabalenka won her second US Open title in New York. She defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) in a fast match lasting one hour and 34 minutes on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Sabalenka, 27, became the first woman since Serena Williams in 2014 to defend the US Open title. “It’s crazy. Those tough losses made this win worth it,” she said. She lost in the finals at both the Australian and French Opens earlier this year.
Sabalenka played strong tennis, winning five of six break points and her 19th straight tiebreak. Her aggressive style was clear throughout the match.
Amanda Anisimova, 24, made her second Grand Slam final in a row. She found the lighting tough and said nerves got to her. “I didn’t fight hard enough today,” Anisimova admitted. “The roof made it hard to see the ball when serving.”
ARYNA SABALENKA CLINCHES HER FOURTH GRAND SLAM TITLE! 🏆🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/r2Yo8kcfAX
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 6, 2025Anisimova broke Sabalenka twice in the first set to lead 3-2 but lost four straight games right after. She kept fighting in the second set, reaching 3-3, but lost in the tiebreak. “I wish I’d been more aggressive,” she said, and promised to work on her nerves for future finals.
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This victory marks Sabalenka’s fourth Grand Slam win, making her a true tennis star. Anisimova showed resilience after losing 6-0, 6-0 to Iga Swiatek in the last Wimbledon final.
From Melbourne to New York 🏆🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/zwAV0ecThJ
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 7, 2025The match highlighted Sabalenka’s power against Anisimova’s strong groundstrokes. Sabalenka’s win shows she is the leader in women’s tennis, while Anisimova’s journey shows her growing potential. The US Open 2025 final thrilled fans with its intensity and drama.
