Hours after finishing a straight-sets win over Amanda Anisimova in the US Open final, Aryna Sabalenka was still inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, preparing for trophy photos as rain threatened outside. The victory secured her fourth Grand Slam singles title and a successful defense of her New York crown.
Aryna Sabalenka’s Journey to Success
With this win, Sabalenka moves level with Naomi Osaka on four majors. Among active players, Iga Swiatek holds the most with six. The result capped a three-year stretch in which Sabalenka has steadily raised her standards, learned to manage tense moments, and refined her tactical options.
Sabalenka said the match carried extra weight after hard lessons earlier this season in major finals. She described pride in keeping her emotions under control and seeing a plan through. Against Anisimova, whom she has faced 10 times, Sabalenka opted for a more measured game: fewer risks, more body serves to limit angles on the return, and a focus on absorbing pace and denying space. Her stat line reflected that approach, with one ace and 13 winners.
She noted the New York crowd’s strong support, even against a home player, and felt her connection with fans has grown over the years. As for what comes next, she isn’t putting a number on future majors, saying her focus remains on improving and working hard for more chances at moments like this.
Celebrations with her team were set to be low-key but well-earned. Sabalenka plans to remain in New York briefly before returning to Miami, then traveling to Dubai to prepare for the Asia swing, with Beijing and Wuhan on her tentative schedule.
The title defense underlined how far the 27-year-old has come since her first major, reinforcing her place at the top of the women’s game. As Sabalenka continues to evolve, tennis fans eagerly anticipate her next moves on the court.