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Aryna Sabalenka Retains US Open Title, First Women’s Repeat Champion Since Serena Williams

The world No. 1 closed out a fourth Grand Slam with steadier shotmaking that kept errors down against a resurgent Amanda Anisimova.

Overview

  • Sabalenka defeated Anisimova 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) in 1 hour 34 minutes to defend her 2024 crown at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
  • She limited unforced errors to 15 versus Anisimova’s 29, blunting the American’s higher winner count and late push to a tiebreak.
  • The victory caps a year in which Sabalenka lost the Australian Open and Roland Garros finals and avenges her Wimbledon semifinal defeat to Anisimova.
  • Outlets reported the champion’s check at $5 million as Sabalenka strengthened her hold on the WTA No. 1 ranking and collected her fourth major.
  • Anisimova reached a second straight Slam final after Wimbledon, highlighted by wins over Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka en route to the New York title match.