Aryna Sabalenka Conquers the US Open and Redeems a Bittersweet Season
After a year marked by frustration, Aryna Sabalenka achieved redemption at the US Open, defending her title with a victory over Amanda Anisimova. The Belarusian tennis player, number one in the world, demonstrated resilience and determination, overcoming adversity to secure her fourth Grand Slam title.
The end of January at the Australian Open was a hard blow for Sabalenka, where disappointment took hold of her. Months later, at Roland Garros, the defeat against Coco Gauff intensified her frustration. The following weeks at Wimbledon were no better, falling in the semifinals against Anisimova.
The tennis player arrived in New York with a hunger for revenge, determined to close the Grand Slam season defending her title. The victory at the US Open was the result of hard mental and physical work, overcoming moments of pressure and adversity.Aryna Sabalenka defendió su título del US Open el sábado, derrotando a Amanda Anisimova.Sabalenka defeated Anisimova in a match that lasted 94 minutes, with scores of 6-3, 7-6 (3). With this victory, she became the first woman to repeat as champion since Serena Williams, more than a decade ago.
The tennis player, visibly moved, acknowledged the difficulties of the season and the importance of remaining calm in key moments.
“Those two finals where I lost control of my emotions, I didn’t want this to happen again.”
Aryna Sabalenka
The tennis player has demonstrated her power and talent on the court, and has worked tirelessly to perfect her game. After overcoming problems with her serve, she has reached the semi-finals or better in all the Grand Slam tournaments she has played. The pressure and high expectations have led her to moments of frustration, but also to personal growth.
The defeat in the Roland Garros final led her to reflect and seek solutions to manage adverse conditions on the court. The support of her team and the application of mental strategies were fundamental to her success.
Max Mirnyi, a member of Sabalenka’s team, highlighted the importance of adaptation and resilience in tennis. He recalled that even the best tennis players face moments of difficulty, and the key lies in how they react to them.In the match against Anisimova, Sabalenka demonstrated her ability to adapt. Despite losing serve and facing moments of tension, she remained calm and focused on the next point. In the tiebreak, Sabalenka took control and secured the victory.
After the victory, Sabalenka celebrated with her team and thanked them for their unconditional support. The tennis player acknowledged that the season had been tough, but that the triumph at the US Open was worth it.
Sabalenka shared a message of encouragement to Anisimova, highlighting the importance of persevering and enjoying future successes.
