Aryna Sabalenka Crowned US Open Champion Again in 2025
In an exciting match that lasted 1 hour and 34 minutes, Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s top-ranked player, won her second straight US Open title by defeating Amanda Anisimova with a score of 6–3, 7–6(3). This victory marks Sabalenka’s fourth Grand Slam singles title, solidifying her place among the elite in tennis.
Sabalenka played with impressive aggression and calmness throughout the match. She scored 13 winners but also made 15 unforced errors, showing a more accurate game than Anisimova, who struggled with 29 unforced errors and seven double faults. Her strong performance in the second-set tiebreak, where she won 7–3, highlighted her remarkable skill in tiebreaks this season, boosting her record to an outstanding 21–1.
Despite facing some challenges, including dropping her serve four times, Sabalenka broke Anisimova’s serve five times to secure the win. Anisimova’s efforts were hampered by her seven double faults during the match.
With this triumph at Flushing Meadows, Sabalenka not only retained her World No.1 ranking but also increased her point total to 11,225, maintaining a significant lead over second-ranked Iga Swiatek.
Notable Achievements from Sabalenka’s US Open Victory
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A Rare Accomplishment: With her latest win, Sabalenka joins Naomi Osaka and Kim Clijsters as the third player in the Open Era to earn her first four Grand Slam titles on hard courts.
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Hitting 100 Wins: She also became the second player in the Open Era to achieve 100 Grand Slam match victories in a final, a milestone previously reached by Iga Swiatek earlier this year at Wimbledon.
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Back-to-Back Titles: Sabalenka is now the first player to win consecutive Women’s singles titles at the US Open since Serena Williams did so between 2012 and 2014. Only a select few have achieved this since the Open Era began.
This victory at the US Open is a significant addition to Sabalenka’s already impressive career and puts her firmly in the spotlight as one of the best tennis players today.
