Aryna Sabalenka continues to redefine consistency in women’s tennis, reaching her sixth consecutive hardcourt Grand Slam final with a gritty win over Jessica Pegula at the U.S. Open. The world No. 1 battled back from a set down to triumph 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, securing her third straight final appearance at Flushing Meadows.
A Performance That Defines Dominance
Sabalenka’s game was firing on all cylinders. She struck 43 winners and committed just 27 unforced errors, a balance of aggression and control that overwhelmed Pegula in the final two sets. Her ability to reset after dropping the opener and raise her level under pressure has become a hallmark of her rise to the top.
A New Standard in Women’s Tennis
In an era marked by unpredictability, Sabalenka’s run of six straight hardcourt major finals—spanning the U.S. Open and Australian Open—is unprecedented. Her presence in the final stages of every major this season has reshaped expectations for consistency and mental toughness in the women’s game. She now stands one win away from defending her U.S. Open title, a feat not achieved since Serena Williams’ three-peat from 2012 to 2014.
Awaiting Osaka or Anisimova
Sabalenka will face either Naomi Osaka or Amanda Anisimova in the final. Both opponents bring unique challenges: Osaka, a four-time major champion with a perfect record in Slam quarterfinals, and Anisimova, a resurgent talent who recently stunned Iga Swiatek to reach the semis. Regardless of who emerges, Sabalenka’s form and focus make her the player to beat.
Eyes on History
With her fourth major title within reach, Sabalenka is not just chasing trophies—she’s shaping a legacy. Her relentless drive, powerful baseline game, and ability to thrive under pressure have made her the defining force of this generation’s hardcourt battles. Saturday’s final could mark another milestone in a career that’s already rewriting the record books.
Sabalenka at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
At the moment ranked no.1, the Belarussian has an overall 55-10 record in 2025. Aryna is currently competing at the U.S. Open where she defeated the world no.108 Rebeka Masarova 7-5 6-1, the world no.67 Polina Kudermetova 7-6(4) 6-2, the world no.30 Leylah Annie Fernandez 6-3 7-6(2), the world no.95 Cristina Bucsa 6-1 6-4, the world no.60 Marketa Vondrousova w/o and the world no.4 Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-3 6-4.
The Belarussian has won 3 titles in 2025 in Brisbane, Miami and Madrid. Aryna was the runner-up at the Australian Open, in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open), in Stuttgart (Porsche Tennis Grand Prix) and at the French Open.
Aryna won 20 titles in her career: 15 on hard courts, 3 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)