Sabalenka US Open Champion Again: Relive the Glory of Women’s Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka Conquers the US Open and Solidifies Her Dominance in Women’s Tennis

New York – Aryna Sabalenka, world number one, won the US Open, defending her title and silencing her critics with an impressive performance in the final. After two disappointing finals this year, Sabalenka arrived in New York with the determination to crown her Grand Slam season with a triumph. The Belarusian tennis player faced Amanda Anisimova in an intense battle that culminated in a score of 6-3, 7-6 (3) in 94 minutes. In a clash of titans, Sabalenka demonstrated her power from the start. Although she experienced moments of tension, especially in the second set, she knew how to remain calm and take the victory. Sabalenka, at a critical moment, was about to lose control, but managed to take a deep breath and focus on the next point.

“It was like, ‘OK, it’s over. It’s in the past. Let’s focus on the next one,'” Sabalenka commented.

Aryna Sabalenka

The 27-year-old tennis player, after securing the victory, knelt down and covered her face, visibly moved by the achievement. The victory marked her fourth Grand Slam title, all obtained on hard court since the beginning of the 2023 season. Sabalenka became the first woman to win consecutive US Open titles since Serena Williams in 2012, 2013, and 2014. The tennis player also avoided becoming the first woman to lose three Grand Slam finals in a season since Justine Henin in 2006.

Aryna Sabalenka, with the victory, became the first woman to obtain consecutive US Open titles since Serena Williams in 2012, ’13, and ’14, and was the first to reach three Grand Slam finals in a season since Williams and Angelique Kerber in 2016. The defeat at Wimbledon prompted her to reflect on her approach and mentality, leading to improved performance at the US Open. Her team, including former doubles number one Max Mirnyi, focused on managing her emotions and finding ways to win even when she wasn’t playing her best tennis. Anisimova, for her part, acknowledged Sabalenka’s superiority, who played an “incredible” match. Despite the defeat, Anisimova had an outstanding season, reaching her best ranking and showing great growth in her game. The American tennis player, Amanda Anisimova, admitted that the bright lights under the stadium roof affected her serve, but acknowledged Sabalenka’s excellent performance.