Aryna Sabalenka wins second straight US Open

Defending women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka pulled off the repeat by defeating Amanda Anisimova, 6-3,7-6 (3). — Image credit: AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth

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Sabalenka defends US Open title

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6 (3) to win her second consecutive U.S. Open women’s championship.

Historic back-to-back victory

She becomes the first woman since Serena Williams (2012–14) to win back-to-back U.S.Open titles.

Joins elite company

Sabalenka is now the 10th woman in history to win consecutive U.S. Open championships, joining legends like Billie Jean King, Steffi Graf and Serena Williams.

Full story

It hasn’t happened since 2014. Defending women’s champion Aryna Sabalenka pulled off the repeat by defeating Amanda Anisimova, 6-3, 7-6 (3). Serena Williams was the last woman to win back-to-back at Flushing Meadows.

Elite company

Sabalenka joins an elite group of nine women winning back-to-backs.

Along with Williams, Kim Clijsters, Venus Williams, Monica Seles, Steffi Graf, Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Billie Jean King and Margaret Court have all won two years in a row.

Navratilova and Graf won back-to-backs on two separate occasions.

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Sweet revenge

The 27-year-old was eliminated by Anisimova at Wimbledon. She came in second at the Australian Open and the French Open.

“You are so incredible,” Anisimova told Sabalenka. “I’m in awe of what you’ve accomplished, and you keep on achieving so many incredible things.”

Sunday’s matchup

On Sunday, the men will clash at center court. No. 1 Jannik Sinner faces off with No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz. This will be the third time they play against each other for a Grand Slam final this year.

Alcaraz won the French Open. Sinner came back and won Wimbledon. Sinner is also the reigning champion at Flushing Meadows.

Diane Duenez

Diane Duenez is the weekend managing editor at Straight Arrow News. With over 30 years of experience in journalism, Diane has done just about it all. Her accolades include two Emmy awards, Missouri Broadcaster awards, a national NPPA award and the prestigious National Edward R. Murrow award.

Tags: Tennis, U.S. Open, women’s sports

Why this story matters

Aryna Sabalenka's consecutive U.S. Open titles highlight a rare achievement in women's tennis, illustrating her current dominance and placing her among a select group of champions. The results provide notable context for the ongoing narratives in professional tennis.

Back-to-back titles

Sabalenka becomes the first woman since Serena Williams to win consecutive U.S. Open titles, showing her sustained performance and ranking her with a historic group of champions.

Elite company

By joining a group of nine women with consecutive wins, Sabalenka's achievement underscores the rarity and prestige of her accomplishment in tennis history.

Rivalries and ongoing narratives

The story highlights ongoing rivalries and competitive storylines, including Sabalenka's rematch with Anisimova and upcoming men's title matches, emphasizing the evolving landscape of professional tennis.

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Context corner

Sabalenka's victory comes after losing two previous major finals in 2025. Defending a title at the U.S. Open is rare, with the last instance being Serena Williams' run from 2012 to 2014.

Global impact

Sabalenka's back-to-back U.S. Open wins reinforce her status as a global tennis leader, attracting international attention to the women’s game and strengthening Belarus' presence in world tennis.

Terms to know

Grand Slam: One of the four major annual tennis tournaments; Tiebreak: A game played to decide a set when the score reaches 6-6; Unforced error: A mistake in play not influenced by the opponent.

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Aryna Sabalenka won her second consecutive U.S. Open title by defeating Amanda Anisimova with a score of 6-3, 7-6 .
Sabalenka is now the No. 1-ranked player and has secured her 4th Grand Slam title, all on hard courts.
Despite some late errors, Sabalenka maintained her power throughout the match, except near the end.
Sabalenka led in the second set and secured the win on her third match point in the tiebreaker.

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Key points from the Right

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka defeated American eighth seed Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6 in the U.S. Open women's final.
Sabalenka successfully defended her title, bringing her Grand Slam total to four championships.
Sabalenka made only 15 unforced errors while Anisimova had 29, highlighting a key difference in their game.

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