Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one, beat Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. This was a rematch of last year’s US Open final. Sabalenka, 27, is from Belarus. She wants to be the first to win back-to-back women’s titles since Serena Williams in 2014.
“It was a tough match,” Sabalenka said. “Pegula played very well, and I worked hard to win. I’m happy to be in the final again and hope to win it all.” Sabalenka reached four of the last five Grand Slam finals. She broke Pegula’s serve in the sixth game of the first set but lost it 4-6. She then won the second set 6-3 and finished the third set with a strong forehand on her third chance to win.
Aryna keeps her title defense ALIVE 👑
Sabalenka prevails in a three-set showdown with Pegula to return to the US Open final! pic.twitter.com/jq8hepDUZ3
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 5, 2025Amanda Anisimova, seeded eighth, reached her second straight major final. She beat Naomi Osaka 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 in a match that ended after midnight. “It was a big fight,” Anisimova said. “Making the final is a dream come true.”
Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam winner, won the first set in a tiebreak. Anisimova came back by winning the second set in a tiebreak and then breaking Osaka’s serve in the third set to lead 3-1. Even though Osaka saved two match points, Anisimova won on her third try. This is Osaka’s best Grand Slam run since her 2021 Australian Open win.
'LET'S GO!' She says! pic.twitter.com/LEh1KA4qmU
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 5, 2025The final will be on September 6, 2025. Sabalenka will play Anisimova, who beat her in the Wimbledon semi-final earlier this year. Sabalenka has three Grand Slam titles and wants to win again. Anisimova is trying to win her first major. The match promises to be exciting at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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The US Open 2025 final shows Sabalenka’s skill and Anisimova’s rising talent. Fans are eager to see if Sabalenka can defend her title or if Anisimova will win her first Grand Slam.
