New York City, Arthur Ashe Stadium — Under the glittering lights of Flushing Meadows, Aryna Sabalenka once again proved why she is the ultimate tigress of the WTA tour. With a 6–3, 7–6(3) victory over Amanda Anisimova, the world No. 1 captured her third consecutive US Open title, carving her name deeper into tennis history.
From the very first strike, Sabalenka unleashed her trademark weapon: ferocious groundstrokes that ripped through the court with devastating force. Every forehand was a hammer, every backhand a whip of precision. Anisimova, who had come into the match holding a 6–3 head-to-head advantage, quickly realized that the Sabalenka she faced tonight was an entirely different beast.
Anisimova, elegant and daring, tried to counter with variety—mixing pace, sliding in sharp angles, and stepping into the court to attack. But each time she attempted to break Sabalenka’s rhythm, the Belarusian answered with even greater intensity. Defense turned into offense in a blink. On the run, Sabalenka found winners. On the attack, she overwhelmed with raw power.
The first set swung decisively Sabalenka’s way, 6–3, as she broke through Anisimova’s resistance with relentless pressure. The American’s timing was disrupted, her defense stretched beyond breaking point.
The second set, however, became a drama worthy of Arthur Ashe Stadium. Anisimova dug deep, feeding off the New York crowd. She raised her level, matching Sabalenka shot for shot, defending with courage, and finding flashes of brilliance. The rallies grew longer, heavier, more bruising—each point a battle of wills.
But in the tiebreak, the tigress roared once more. Sabalenka’s thunderous serves and fearless returns pinned Anisimova down. With a final crushing forehand, Sabalenka sealed her triumph, letting out a primal roar that echoed through the stadium.
“This place feels like home now,” Sabalenka said after the match, trophy gleaming in her hands. “Every time I step on this court, I feel unstoppable.”
For Anisimova, the dream of a first Grand Slam slipped away, but her run in New York reminded the tennis world of her immense talent and fighting spirit. For Sabalenka, though, this night belonged to her—and her alone. Three straight US Opens, and still, the hunger burns.
She is no longer just the player to beat. She is the force no one can stop.