A high-stakes clash awaits at Arthur Ashe Stadium as world number one Aryna Sabalenka defends her US Open title against a resurgent Amanda Anisimova in a final packed with firepower.
Anisimova’s journey to the final has surprised many, especially after her brutal 6-0, 6-0 loss to Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon earlier this year. But the American has bounced back in emphatic fashion, defeating Swiatek in the US Open quarter-finals and then overcoming four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in a three-set semi-final thriller.
She enters the final with a 6-3 head-to-head lead over Sabalenka and will be looking to replicate her Wimbledon semi-final victory over the Belarusian. Anisimova’s powerful baseline game, booming serve, and mental toughness have carried her through two dramatic three-setters in the semis and quarters.
Sabalenka, meanwhile, is chasing history. Already a back-to-back Australian Open champion and the reigning US Open winner, she is bidding to become the first woman to defend her Flushing Meadows crown since Serena Williams’ three-peat from 2012 to 2014.
Despite making her third Grand Slam final of the year, Sabalenka is still looking for her first major title in 2025 after losses in Melbourne and Paris. She acknowledges her Wimbledon loss to Anisimova was filled with hesitation and unforced errors and is determined to trust her instincts in Saturday’s rematch.
For Anisimova, this final marks more than just a chance at a maiden Grand Slam title. After taking an extended mental health break in 2023, her return to the top of the game has been nothing short of inspiring. Her 2025 season already includes a WTA 1000 title in Doha and now a second straight Slam final.
As Sabalenka leans on experience and Anisimova rides the wave of momentum, the US Open women’s final promises a thrilling display of power, grit, and high-stakes tennis.
