On a warm, rainy Saturday afternoon in New York, world number one Aryna Sabalenka and world number eight Amanda Anisimova faced off in the women’s singles final at the 2025 US Open. The matchup had fans buzzing: Sabalenka, the defending champion, hadn’t won a major this year, while Anisimova—coming off impressive wins over Iga Świątek and Naomi Osaka—was playing in her second straight Grand Slam final, hoping to claim her first major title.

Sabalenka took the victory, 6–3, 7–6, becoming the first woman since Serena Williams in the 2010s to win back-to-back US Open titles.

The match started strong. Sabalenka saved three break points to hold her opening serve, then broke Anisimova to lead 2–0. Anisimova fought back, breaking twice to take a 3–2 lead. The crowd—which included celebrities like Simone Ashley, Naomi Watts, and Stephen Colbert—cheered loudly for the New Jersey-born Anisimova, but Sabalenka stayed focused. She won four games in a row to take the first set 6–3.

The second set brought a fresh start. Anisimova held her first service game despite complaining to her team and the umpire that the closed roof lights made it hard to see the ball. Sabalenka held and then broke in Anisimova’s next service game, showing off her powerful shots and strong defense. Anisimova broke back to level at 3–3.

Sabalenka broke again and held to lead 5–3, but Anisimova held her own serve and then broke Sabalenka when she was serving for the championship, sending the crowd into a roar. The set went to a tiebreak, where Sabalenka stayed calm and capitalized on some errors from Anisimova to seal the win, dropping to her knees in celebration.

After the match, Anisimova spoke warmly about how special it was to play in her home Grand Slam. Chris Evert, who won her first US Open in 1975, presented Sabalenka with the Tiffany trophy. In her victory speech, Sabalenka thanked the Ashe Stadium crowd, her team, and the young players at her first tennis school back home for supporting her from afar.

Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of FAQs about Aryna Sabalenka defending her title at the 2025 US Open designed to be clear and helpful for all levels of interest

General Beginner Questions

Q Who is Aryna Sabalenka
A She is a professional tennis player from Belarus known for her powerful serve and aggressive playing style She is one of the top players in the world

Q What does defending her title mean
A It means she won the US Open tournament in 2024 and then won it again in 2025 successfully preventing anyone else from taking the championship from her

Q When and where did she win the 2025 US Open
A She won it in September 2025 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City

Q Who did she beat in the final
A For the purpose of this example lets say she defeated in a thrilling threeset match

Q Is this her first major title
A No She won her first major at the 2023 Australian Open and successfully defended that title in 2024 before winning the US Open again in 2025

Advanced Detailed Questions

Q How does defending a title impact a players ranking
A It protects a massive amount of ranking points By winning again she keeps the 2000 points she earned for her 2024 victory solidifying her position at or near the World No 1 ranking

Q What makes her game so effective on hard courts like the US Open
A Her game is built for hard courts Her immense power especially on her serve and forehand allows her to hit winners and dictate play on the fast surface Her improved mental toughness helps her handle the highpressure moments

Q Has any other woman recently defended a US Open title
A Yes Serena Williams was the last to do it winning three in a row from 2012 to 2014 Sabalenkas defense puts her in an elite group of champions