The Sabalenka tornado

That’s usually how it goes when Aryna Sabalenka is on the tennis stage. She strains, pushes the pace of the match to the breaking point until the sheer pressure finally takes its toll.

In the final in New York, that irresistible whirlwind toppled American host Amanda Anisimova: 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) after 1 hour and 34 minutes.

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Sabalenka's victory celebration moment. Photo: EFE

This latest result has an extra special touch: Sabalenka's 100th win in women's singles at a Grand Slam event.

At Wimbledon, Iga Swiatek also reached 100 wins in the final. In the Open era, only two of them have been lucky enough to reach this milestone in a championship match.

Sabalenka said on the podium: “Thank you to my family and the whole team. It has been a difficult year. Also thank you to my boyfriend, who has always been there to support me.”

Her voice choked up: “I would also like to thank the kids at the school where I started playing tennis, who sent me a video on the morning of the final, which made me cry, and gave me very positive emotions.”

Thus, the Belarusian tennis player added another Grand Slam title to her record, bringing her total number of career wins to 4 – on par with famous champions such as Hana Mandlikova, Arantxa Sanchez Vicario, Kim Clijsters or Naomi Osaka.

After a year of missing major tournaments, Sabalenka finally reaped the rewards.

Sabalenka missed the chance to win the title in Melbourne in January, then lost again in the Roland Garros final in June – when she collapsed due to psychological pressure rather than the surprise factor like in Australia.

The Queen's Affirmation

In July at Wimbledon, it was Anisimova who stopped the Belarusian tennis legend in the semi-finals. But this rematch in the US Open final was different.

Although Anisimova fought back in set 2, from 0-3 down to level at 3-3, and even took the lead at 6-5, in the decisive moments, no one was able to withstand the weight of Sabalenka's shots: strong, mature, and in the background of that strength, she was even more alert and reasonable.

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Sabalenka asserts her position as world number 1 at this time. Photo: EFE

Her shots were more powerful than some of the strongest male players. Against all the attacking players, Sabalenka still had the final say. In the deciding set, her devastating forehand once again won the match.

Anisimova, 24 and currently ranked fourth in the world, has once again missed out on glory. At Wimbledon, she was completely shattered by Iga Swiatek, unable to win a single game.

In New York, Anisimova put up a stronger fight, but it was still too little for an opponent who was entering the prime of her career and gradually establishing her place in history.

In this era of speed and modern tennis, Sabalenka stands out as the leading flag.

This victory also has a turning point in US Open history. Since Serena Williams won the championship for three consecutive years (2012-2014), no player has been able to successfully defend the title.

During this time, the New York main stage has seen a change of queen. Now Sabalenka has done it.

Last year she beat Jessica Pegula, this year Amanda Anisimova. Any rebels are stopped by the pride of the 27-year-old tennis queen.

With eyes alight and a glittering silver jacket, Sabalenka ended a season where the only missing piece of the puzzle was now complete. Tested hard by Swiatek all summer, the world No. 1 stood firm.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/sabalenka-vo-dich-us-open-2025-niem-kieu-hanh-cua-nu-hoang-2440036.html