New Delhi: Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her US Open crown after defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6 (3) in the final at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday, September 6. This victory marked her fourth Grand Slam title, adding to her two Australian Open triumphs.
She also became the first woman since Serena Williams in 2014 to successfully defend the US Open title. After finishing as runner-up at both Wimbledon and the French Open earlier this year, the Belarusian finally claimed redemption at Flushing Meadows. Sabalenka also avenged her Wimbledon semifinal loss to Anisimova with a dominant performance in New York.
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