Overview

• Aryna Sabalenka defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6(3) in the final, regaining control after a late missed smash and then closing out the tiebreak.
• The victory marks Sabalenka’s fourth Grand Slam crown and the first successful US Open title defense by a woman since Serena Williams in 2014.
• An emotional Anisimova said, “I didn’t fight hard enough for my dreams,” and later revealed she had been deaf in one ear for two weeks, a detail reported after the match.
• Sabalenka publicly encouraged Anisimova during the ceremony, praising her comeback and predicting she will win a major.
• The tournament featured a reported record $90 million prize pool with a $5 million winner’s check; Sabalenka extends her lead at No. 1 as Anisimova makes her top-four debut.