Aryna Sabalenka continues to build her legacy as the dominant force on hard courts, capturing her fourth major title with a commanding 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory over Amanda Anisimova in the US Open final. The win marks her second consecutive title in New York and her fourth Grand Slam overall, all of which have come on her favored hard-court surface.
From the opening ball, Sabalenka established her authority. She combined her signature power with intelligent shot selection, consistently putting Anisimova on the defensive. This was Sabalenka’s sixth consecutive hard-court Grand Slam final, a staggering statistic that underscores her supremacy on the surface. She has now won two Australian Opens and two US Opens, creating an era of dominance.
While Anisimova fought valiantly, showcasing her own lethal shot-making, she struggled to maintain consistency against the relentless pressure from the World No. 1. A late surge saw the American break Sabalenka as she served for the match, but the champion’s response was swift and decisive. She entered the tiebreak with unshakeable confidence, executing perfectly to seal the win.
This victory places Sabalenka in esteemed company, tying her with greats like Hana Mandlikova and Arantxa Sánchez Vicario on the all-time Grand Slam list. Her performance was a powerful statement that, at the peak of her powers, she is the player to beat, especially when the stakes are highest on a hard court.