Sabalenka defends US Open title with win over Anisimova

Overview

• Aryna Sabalenka clinched the US Open 2025 Women’s Singles title.
• She defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) in the final.
• After the win, Sabalenka admitted it was a special victory. 

Aryna Sabalenka clinched the US Open 2025 Women’s Singles title after defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) in the final on September 6.

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After the win, Sabalenka admitted it was a special victory that required her to overcome many challenges.

"This one felt different. It felt like I had to overcome a lot of things to get it. I knew that [because of] the hard work we put in, I deserved to have a Grand Slam title this season,” she said.

It was a disciplined and composed display from Sabalenka, who successfully defended her title. She said she felt proud of herself after the win.

"When I fell [to the court], it was because it means a lot to defend this title and to bring such great tennis," said Sabalenka. “To bring the fight and be able to handle my emotions the way I did in this final, it means a lot. I'm super proud right now of myself."

"I didn't fight hard enough for my dreams." - Anisimova

On the other side, Anisimova was emotional after the defeat and admitted she did not fight hard enough.

"I didn't fight hard enough for my dreams. With finals I have a lot of nerves, and it's something I'm trying to work on, but I wish I played more aggressive. I feel like if I fought harder, maybe I would have given myself more of a chance," she said with teary eyes.

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Showing her class, the four-time Grand Slam champion Sabalenka consoled her opponent with words of encouragement.

"I know how much it hurts," Sabalenka told Anisimova. "But trust me, the moment you're going to win the first one, and you are going to win it, you're going to enjoy it even more after the tough losses."