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Sabalenka Retains US Open Crown With 6–3, 7–6 Win Over Anisimova

The world No. 1 becomes the first woman since Serena Williams to defend the title at Flushing Meadows.

Overview

  • The victory delivers Sabalenka a fourth Grand Slam title and her 100th match win at majors.
  • The champion collected a record winner's check of about $5 million, described as the largest in Grand Slam history.
  • The result capped a year of consistent deep runs after final losses at the Australian Open and French Open and a Wimbledon semifinal.
  • Sabalenka credited sharper emotional control for the breakthrough, citing a book recommended by her performance team, with her tie-break record reported as unbeaten since February.
  • Runner-up Amanda Anisimova rises to a career-high No. 4 in the rankings after a second straight major final played before roughly 24,000 fans during heavy rain in New York.