Aryna Sabalenka has etched her name alongside some of tennis’s modern greats, winning her fourth Grand Slam title with a powerful victory over Amanda Anisimova at the US Open. The 6-3, 7-6 (3) win puts her in the elite company of players like Kim Clijsters, Naomi Osaka, and Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, cementing her status as one of the defining players of her generation.
This latest triumph was a display of a champion at the peak of her powers. Sabalenka navigated a challenging season of high expectations and painful defeats to produce her best tennis on one of the sport’s biggest stages. She played a smart, aggressive match, refusing to be drawn into the high-risk, erratic patterns that can sometimes plague power players.
The path to victory was not without its drama. A late-match wobble saw her broken while serving for the title, a scenario that has haunted her in the past. This time, however, was different. Sabalenka immediately refocused, holding serve to force a tiebreak where her experience and confidence overwhelmed her younger opponent.
By successfully defending her US Open title, Sabalenka has not only added another major to her collection but has also demonstrated a champion’s ability to learn and evolve. Her journey from a player plagued by nerves to a mentally resilient four-time major winner is a testament to her hard work and unwavering self-belief.