Overview

• The Belarusian defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) to claim consecutive US Open crowns in New York.
• Reflecting on her father Sergey’s 2019 death, she said she had been very depressed and that he "became my power."
• She said the victory felt different and that she was "super proud" after managing emotions in the final, as quoted by BBC Sport.
• After failing to serve out at 5-4 in the second set, she steadied to control the tiebreak and seal the match.
• She celebrated courtside with boyfriend Georgios Frangulis, and some outlets noted she is the first woman since Serena Williams to defend the title.