Aryna Sabalenka stood at the baseline, one point away from defending her US Open title. The tension inside Arthur Ashe Stadium was electric. Amanda Anisimova had just broken back to force a tiebreak, and the match hung in the balance. Sabalenka, known for her fierce power and emotional intensity, steadied herself. With a deep breath and a focused gaze, she delivered a final rally that ended with a clean winner. The crowd erupted as she dropped her racquet and fell to her knees, overwhelmed by the moment.
Tears and Triumph
As the final ball landed, Sabalenka’s emotions poured out. She covered her face, shaking with adrenaline and relief. The roar of the crowd echoed around her, but she was lost in her own world—one filled with memories of past heartbreaks and the weight of expectations. Her journey through the season had been marked by near misses: finals lost in Melbourne and Paris, and a semifinal defeat at Wimbledon. This win was more than just a title; it was a release.
A Moment of Reflection
In her on-court interview, Sabalenka spoke with raw honesty. She shared how a video from her childhood tennis school had moved her to tears earlier that morning. “I was crying a little bit this morning. That was the moment where I realised I can’t let them down. I have to give them some positive vibes,” she said. Her voice cracked as she mentioned her late father, whose memory continues to inspire her. “I think I feel his protection from up there,” she added, looking skyward.
Celebration and Connection
After the match, Sabalenka entered the press room with a champagne bottle in one hand and water in the other, her signature mix of humor and humility on full display. She greeted the media with a smile and a playful “Hello everybody, it is going to be a fun media.” But beneath the celebration was a deeper sense of pride. She had not only defended her title but had done so with emotional control and grace—qualities she had worked hard to develop.
A Champion’s Journey
Sabalenka’s victory marked her fourth Grand Slam title and her second consecutive US Open win. She became the first woman since Serena Williams to defend the crown at Flushing Meadows. Her ability to stay composed under pressure, especially in the final moments, showed how far she had come. As she held the trophy aloft, tears still glistening in her eyes, it was clear that this win would be remembered not just for the scoreline, but for the emotion that defined it.
LOOK WHAT IT MEANS FOR ARYNA SABALENKA 🥺
She wins back-to-back US Open titles 🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/kVayVsXnzD
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 6, 2025
Aryna Sabalenka in 2025
LWWWWLWWWW Currently ranked no.1, Sabalenka played her last match on the 6th of September when she defeated world no.9 Amanda Anisimova 6-3 7-6(3) in the final of the U.S. Open to win her 21st career title.
This season Aryna has achieved a compiled 56-10 record. The Belarussian clinched 4 titles in 2025 in Brisbane, Miami, Madrid and U.S. Open. Aryna was the finalist at the Australian Open, Indian Wells, Stuttgart and French Open.
