New Delhi: Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her U.S. Open title as she defeated Americas eighth seed Amanda Anisimova 6-3 7-6(3) in the womens singles final on Saturday September 6 2025 cementing her position as the queen of hardcourt tennis. The Belarusian has reached every hardcourt major final since 2022 and her victory in U.S. Open 2025 raises her Grand Slam tally to four. She also became the first woman to win back-to-back U.S. Open titles since Serena Williams who won three consecutive titles from 2012 to 2014. The final clash came down to sevearal unforced errors The final clash between two of tennis most powerful hitters and big servers came down to numerous unforced errors with Sabalenka committing just 15 compared to 29 from her opponent. I want to thank everyone who came here who flew in to be there in my box Sabalenka said falling to her knees after sealing the win with an unreturnable serve and leaping up and down with her coaches in the stands in a moment of pure joy. Im going to reach a lot more finals and I dont care where you are in the world I want you in my box. Anisimova had the crowd cheer for her Competing in just her second Grand Slam final New Jersey-born Anisimova had the crowd at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium cheering for her but couldnt carry her momentum. Its been a great summer losing in two finals in a row is great but its also super hard said 24-year-old Anisimova who was brought to tears once more following the disappointment of her 6-0 6-0 loss in the Wimbledon final just two months earlier. I didnt fight hard enough for my dreams today. Sabalenka remained composed under pressure Sabalenka 27 remained composed under pressure saving three break points in a intense first game while Anisimova gave up an early break by sending a shot long in the second game. In the third game Anisimova found her rhythm by winning a 12-shot rally with a forehand winner that was out of Sabalenkas reach to break back and then went a break ahead when Sabalenka sent a shot long in the fifth game. After pacing the baseline in frustration the Belarusian took advantage of the situation to regain control. In the sixth game she broke Anisimova at love and in the eighth she secured another break from the baseline. Sabalenka sealed the first set with an unreturnable serve and fired a backhand past the American to convert a break point in the third game of the second set. After Sabalenka gave her a break with a poor smash in the tenth game Anisimova was still in the running but she lost to Sabalenkas strength in the tiebreak where the Belarusian easily won. Story Highlight Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her U.S. Open title as she defeated Americas eighth seed Amanda Anisimova in Womens singles final. Sabalenka became the first woman to win back-to-back U.S. Open titles since Serena Williams who won three consecutive titles from 2012 to 2014. The final clash between two of tennis most powerful hitters and big servers came down to numerous unforced errors Competing in just her second Grand Slam final Anisimova had the crowd at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium cheering for her.