Sabalenka Redeems Herself: Conquers US Open and Demonstrates Her Dominance

After a complicated start to the year, Aryna Sabalenka conquered the US Open, demonstrating her resilience and talent on the court. The Belarusian tennis player, number one in the world, defeated Amanda Anisimova in a final full of emotions.

A Year of Challenges and Redemption

Sabalenka’s season was marked by disappointment. After losing the Australian Open final in January, where she smashed her racket out of frustration, and then falling at Roland Garros to Coco Gauff, the tennis player dealt with the pressure and expectations. In Wimbledon, the semifinals were her limit, leaving the court disheartened. Despite having been the number one in the world and winning important titles, she couldn’t succeed in the crucial moments.

However, in New York, Sabalenka arrived hungry for revenge. With the help of her coach, Jason Stacy, who recommended a motivational book, the tennis player found the inspiration to face the challenge.

In the US Open final, Sabalenka faced Anisimova again, in a match that was decided in two sets with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (3). The victory, achieved in 94 minutes, represented the culmination of hard work and the overcoming of obstacles. After securing the title on her third match point, Sabalenka fell to her knees, visibly emotional. She became the first woman to repeat as champion since Serena Williams and avoided becoming the first to lose three Grand Slam finals in the same season since Justine Henin in 2006.

“Those two finals where I completely lost control over my emotions, I didn’t want this to happen again,” commented Sabalenka, visibly emotional.

Aryna Sabalenka

The tennis player acknowledged that there were moments when she was about to give up, but she stayed focused and fought for the victory.

Sabalenka has proven to be a talented tennis player with a strong work ethic. She has overcome challenges, such as problems with her serve in 2022, and has managed to stay at the top of women’s tennis. The pressure and high expectations were a significant factor in her defeats. However, the tennis player and her team focused on finding a way to win, even when conditions were not ideal. Max Mirnyi, former world number one in doubles, joined Sabalenka’s team and reminded her of the importance of adapting and responding in the moment.

In the US Open final, Sabalenka demonstrated her ability to adapt. After losing a crucial point in the second set, she remained focused and won the decisive tiebreak. The victory at the US Open was a bittersweet moment for Anisimova, who lost her second consecutive final. However, Sabalenka reminded her that the first victory in a major tournament makes all the effort worthwhile.