Aryna Sabalenka Defends US Open Title
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated American Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) to win the US Open women's singles final, securing her second consecutive title in New York. The victory marks Sabalenka's fourth Grand Slam crown and makes her the first woman to successfully defend the US Open championship since Serena Williams in 2014. After losses in the Australian and French Open finals earlier this year, the win solidifies the Belarusian's dominance in women's tennis.
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In 2025, Aryna Sabalenka was a finalist at both the Australian Open and the French Open, and reached the semifinals at Wimbledon. She secured the US Open title, marking her strongest Grand Slam result of the year.
Sabalenka is the first woman to defend the US Open women's singles title since Serena Williams in 2014. This highlights her sustained excellence and marks a rare achievement in modern women's tennis.
Sabalenka maintained an 82.9% win rate in 2025, which is considered 'very good' form. She also recaptured and held the No.1 WTA ranking, demonstrating consistent dominance compared to previous years.
Sabalenka has won twenty singles titles, including four Grand Slams. She has held the No.1 ranking in both singles and doubles, placing her among the elite in women's tennis, though players like Serena Williams have more Grand Slam titles.