Sabalenka defends her US Open title, writing a new chapter in women's tennis.
In the early hours of September 7, Beijing time, the 2025 US Open women’s singles final concluded at Flushing Meadows, as top-seeded Sabalenka defeated No. 8 seed Anisimova 6-3, 7-6(3), successfully defending her title. This victory also marks her fourth Grand Slam championship of her career. After reaching a Grand Slam final for the third time this year, the Belarusian star finally lifted the trophy, cementing her place as one of tennis's all-time greats and etching an unforgettable moment into her illustrious legacy.
Sabalenka and Anisimova are both renowned "power hitters" in women's tennis, leveraging their formidable strength to dominate on the court. As leading figures in today’s women’s tennis scene, Sabalenka has firmly held the No. 1 spot this season—but her journey to victory has been anything but smooth across this year’s first three Grand Slam tournaments. She narrowly missed out in both the Australian Open and French Open finals, while at Wimbledon, she was surprisingly eliminated by Anisimova in the semifinals, putting immense pressure on her performance.
From the very start of the match, Sabalenka quickly found her rhythm, delivering a stellar performance to clinch the first set 6-3. In the second set, she once again broke her opponent's serve early, taking a commanding 3-1 lead. However, Anisimova refused to back down, rallying with relentless determination and impressive play to break back and level the score. As the tension reached its peak in the crucial 10th game, Sabalenka had a match point on her serve—but Anisimova showcased extraordinary resilience, managing to break once more and force the match into a thrilling tie-break.
In this season's thrilling "super tie-break" battle, Sabalenka delivered an outstanding performance, losing only once in her previous 21 super tie-break showdowns. This time around, she once again showcased her formidable strength, quickly building a commanding 5-1 lead. Although Anisimova fought back valiantly, Sabalenka ultimately sealed the victory with a decisive 7-3 win in the super tie-break, clinching the match 2-0 overall and successfully defending her US Open title.
This victory not only earned Sabalenka her fourth career Grand Slam title but also made her the first women’s player since Serena Williams in 2014 to successfully defend her U.S. Open crown. Additionally, it marked her 100th win at a Grand Slam tournament, further solidifying her exceptional status in women’s tennis.
Looking back at Sabalenka's 2025 season, her performance in the Grand Slam tournaments was nothing short of remarkable. Though she narrowly missed out on victory in the finals of the Australian Open and French Open, she showcased her formidable strength at Wimbledon and the French Open, reaching the semifinals and final, respectively. This U.S. Open title is undoubtedly the perfect reward for her hard work throughout the season. With her skill and unwavering determination, she has proven her worth to the world—and etched a standout chapter into her already impressive career.
With Sabalenka successfully defending her U.S. Open title, this year’s four Grand Slam women’s singles champions have now all been decided: Keys, the Australian Open winner; Gauff, the French Open champion; Swiatek, the Wimbledon champion; and Sabalenka herself, crowned at Flushing Meadows. Each of these remarkable athletes delivered extraordinary performances and unwavering determination throughout their respective tournaments, treating fans to a series of breathtaking matches that will be remembered for years to come.
