Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka secured a hard-fought victory over American star Amanda Anisimova to win the 2025 U.S. Open on Saturday night. The world number one dominated the match, which was held at Flushing Meadows in the Queens borough of New York City. Sabalenka’s win marked her second consecutive Grand Slam title, further solidifying her position at the top of the tennis world rankings.
In a closely contested match, Sabalenka maintained her composure throughout the encounter, preventing Anisimova from pulling off an upset. While Anisimova showed moments of brilliance, particularly in the first set, unforced errors ultimately cost her the match. Sabalenka’s strategic approach and ability to capitalize on Anisimova’s mistakes proved decisive in securing her victory.
Despite Anisimova’s valiant effort, including a remarkable comeback in the second set that saw her take a 6-5 lead, Sabalenka’s experience and composure allowed her to reclaim control. The Belarusian’s performance highlighted her status as one of the sport’s premier players, with her fourth Grand Slam title adding to her growing legacy. Anisimova, on the other hand, continued to demonstrate her potential as a rising force in women’s tennis, having already reached two Grand Slam finals in 2025.
Sabalenka’s victory also marked her first Grand Slam title of the year, following her defeat in the French Open final and her loss to Madison Keys at the Australian Open. Anisimova, who stunned Sabalenka at Wimbledon, went on to face Iga Swiatek in the final but fell to the Polish star in straight sets. Both players are now looking ahead to the 2026 season, with Anisimova poised for a major leap in her career.