It was the perfect blend of overwhelming power and unshakeable poise that propelled Aryna Sabalenka to her second consecutive US Open title. The World No. 1 masterfully combined these two essential qualities to defeat a dangerous Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6 (3) in a captivating final.
Her power was on display from the very first ball. Booming serves, blistering forehands, and deep, penetrating backhands kept Anisimova on the defensive for most of the match. Sabalenka’s ability to generate pace from any position on the court is a weapon few can withstand.
But it was her poise that won her the championship. In the moments where the match could have turned—facing a break point, serving to stay in the set, or playing the decisive tiebreak—Sabalenka was the picture of calm. She trusted her game and executed her shots without a hint of panic.
This winning combination is what makes Sabalenka such a dominant force in today’s game. She possesses the physical tools to blow opponents off the court and the mental fortitude to win the tightest of battles, a formula that has now earned her four Grand Slam titles.