Aryna Sabalenka banished a year of frustration to defend the US Open and win a fourth grand slam title, defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-3 7-6 (7-3). World No 1 Sabalenka becomes the first player to defend their US Open crown since Serena Williams in 2014.
Following painful defeats to Madison Keys in the Australian Open final and Coco Gauff in the French Open final, as well as to Anisimova in the Wimbledon semi-finals two months ago, Sabalenka ensured she finished the season with a grand slam title with an emphatic display in New York.
After marching into a first-set lead by winning four games in a row, Sabalenka looked to be heading for a dominant win after getting the break in the second. Anisimova stayed alive to break Sabalenka as she served for the match, but the 27-year-old regained her composure to win the tiebreak.
Anisimova has now lost back-to-back grand slam finals but the American showed impressive resilience to bounce back from her 6-0 6-0 defeat to Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon. The 24-year-old beat Swiatek and Naomi Osaka to reach the final, but it was Sabalenka who came out on top in the battle of the big-hitters.
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US Open women's final LIVE: Latest score and updates
- Aryna Sabalenka beats Amanda Anisimova to defend US Open title
- World No 1 wins fourth grand slam title after painful defeats this season
- Anisimova loses consecutive grand slam finals after 6-4 7-6 defeat to World No 1
- SECOND SET! Sabalenka wins tiebreak to quell Anisimova fightback
- FIRST SET! Sabalenka reels off four games in a row to lead 6-3
- Salisbury and Skupski blow three match points in US Open doubles final heartbreak
On the rise: Anisimova among players with new career-high WTA rankings
11:55 , Jack Rathborn4. Amanda Anisimova
11. Ekaterina Alexandrova
12. Clara Tauson
43. Cristian
77. Jaqueline Valentova
80. Anastasia Zakharova
83. Elsa Jacquemot
WTA Grand Slam Season 2025
11:43 , Jack RathbornAustralian Open: Madison KeysRoland Garros: Coco GauffWimbledon: Iga SwiatekUS Open: Aryna Sabalenka
Australian Open 2025 women's singles odds
11:31 , Jack RathbornAryna Sabalenka 2/1
Iga Swiatek 7/2
Coco Gauff 11/2
Madison Keys 11/1
Mirra Andreeva 12/1
Amanda Anisimova 12/1
Naomi Osaka 14/1
Elena Rybakina 14/1
Qinwen Zheng 22/1
Karolina Muchova 40/1
Paula Badosa 40/1
Jessica Pegula 40/1
Emma Navarro 40/1
Emma Raducanu 50/1
Aryna Sabalenka separates from the competition at top of world rankings
11:20 , Jack Rathborn1. Aryna Sabalenka - 11225
2. Iga Swiatek - 7933
3. Coco Gauff - 7874
4. Amanda Anisimova - 5159
5. Mirra Andreeva - 4793
Aryna Sabalenka and team celebrate US Open victory with champagne
11:10 , Jack Rathbornlet the champagne bottles pop, Aryna Sabalenka! 🍾 pic.twitter.com/5dUJt3bZCd
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 7, 2025
Aryna Sabalenka on using sport psychologist and cutting ties to deal with mental health by herself
11:02 , Jack Rathborn“Well, mental health, it's very important, and I've been working with psychologist for four or five years, and she helped me a lot at the beginning, especially to understand that everything is possible as long as you put the work in and you dedicate your time, life for your dream. She helped me a lot.
“But then at some point I realized that I was relying on her so much. I thought that, okay, she has to fix me, she has to give me an answer. So I wasn't really taking the responsibility over my actions. I was making the same mistake over and over again, and I was getting upset that it's not helping.
“At some point I decided, okay, I have to take responsibility, and I have to figure it by myself by, like, thinking, analyzing, and understanding myself better. I think it actually worked really well. I think that was the right move for me.”
Amanda Anisimova on the shift in mindset this autumn after back-to-back Grand Slam finals
10:51 , Jack Rathborn“Yeah, it was actually a goal of mine in the start of the year. Me and my agent, we were joking about that (laughing), that that would be a goal of mine, and it was kind of far in the reach when I was starting off the year, but now I have a chance to qualify and play in it, so that's really special.
“It's really hard to look at the fall and think about that right now, because I mean, today was a pretty hard loss to take.”
Amanda Anisimova on utilising mindfulness during US Open
10:39 , Jack Rathborn“Yeah, I feel like every match is obviously going to be different, and it's something I always try and do, and I try and practice a lot of mindfulness things and a lot of things that will just calm my nervous system and give myself the best chance to have energy and positive mindset throughout the match.
“I feel like I've done my best, honestly, with all of that stuff. Also, listening about Wimbledon every single day of the last two weeks, I mean, I've done really well with that. I've tried to turn everything around for myself. Obviously today was better than my last final, but yeah, again, today was a really tough match. She made it difficult for me, but it doesn't mean that I didn't do all the same things that I've been doing every other day.”
Amanda Anisimova on the power of the crowd on her side in US Open final
10:28 , Jack Rathborn“It was an amazing atmosphere, of course, and I tried to enjoy the atmosphere as much as I could. Especially in the second set when I started to come back, they were really backing me, and I think that was really helpful to try and stay in the match.
“I've been really motivated, and I really wanted to give myself the best shot in the final. I don't know. Like, making it to the final is obviously really special, but it would have been a dream come true to make it all the way.
“But, yeah, I mean, of course I'm motivated, and I hope I can keep working really hard to give myself more opportunities to be in more and more finals.”
Aryna Sabalenka on the key change made before US Open
10:05 , Jack Rathborn“Going into this final I decided for myself that I'm going to control my emotions. I'm not going to let them take control over me, and doesn't matter what happens in the match. If she break me back or if she plays incredible tennis -- of course, it's a finals, and she's going to be fighting, especially after recent final, I knew that she would love to have, like, a better result.
“My mindset was just going out there, fight for every point. Doesn't matter of the situation. Just focus on myself and focus on things that I have to do to win the match. I think from what I understand today, that the lesson learned and I really hope it will never happen again if I'm going to be playing another finals, that I will be more in control.”
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Aryan Sabalenka on lessons learned from Grand Slams this year
10:04 , Jack Rathborn“You know, like, after Australia Open, I thought that the right way would be just to forget it and move on, but then the same thing happened at the French Open. So after French Open I figured that, okay, maybe it's time for me to sit back and to look at those finals and to maybe learn something, because I didn't want it to happen again and again and again.
“So, yeah, I was in Mykonos, reading my book, enjoying the view (laughing), and I was just thinking that why would I let my emotions to take control over me in those two finals? It felt like I thought that, okay, if I made it to the final, it means that I'm going to win it, you know, and I sort of didn't expect players to come out there and to fight. You know, I thought that everything going to go easily my way, which was completely wrong mindset, you know?”
US Open ask broadcasters to not show negative reactions to Trump visit
09:55 , Jack RathbornThe organisers of the US Open have asked broadcasters to refrain from showing any negative reaction towards Donald Trump during the US president’s appearance at the men’s singles final on Sunday.
Trump is expected to return to the US Open for the first time in a decade after accepting a corporate invite to a suite for Sunday’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Trump is set to be shown on the big screen at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the national anthems, which precedes the start of the match, according to a report from Bounces.
US Open ask broadcasters to not show negative reactions to Trump visit
Aryna Sabalenka presented with $5m prize money
09:15 , Jamie BraidwoodSabalenka takes home the biggest prize-pot for a singles champion in grand slam history.
$5m.
How Aryna Sabalenka finally learned her lesson to conquer US Open
08:15 , Jamie BraidwoodAryna Sabalenka left her emotions for the end of the US Open final as she put her grand slam demons behind her with victory over Amanda Anisimova.
When a final backhand from Anisimova drifted just wide, Sabalenka dropped to her knees behind the baseline and sobbed in delight and relief, a fourth slam title finally achieved at the third time of asking.
How Aryna Sabalenka finally learned her lesson to conquer US Open
Aryna Sabalenka celebrates US Open win with champagne
07:15 , Jamie BraidwoodSabalenka bounced into her post-match press conference holding up a giant bottle of Moet champagne, her eyes covered by ski goggles. The cork had been popped, the champagne sprayed and swigged in triumphant celebration.
Aryna made quite an entrance to her press conference 🍾 pic.twitter.com/lTjPKokRWp
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 7, 2025
Aryna Sabalenka explains why this US Open title 'felt different'
06:15 , Jamie BraidwoodAryna Sabalenka said her emotions at the end of the US Open “felt different” because of her defeats in grand slam finals this year.
“I had to overcome a lot of things to get this one,” she said.
“I knew that, you know, the hard work we put in, I deserved to have a Grand Slam title this season.
“When I fell, it was like truly emotions, because it means a lot to defend this title and to bring such a great tennis on court.
“And to bring the fight and be able to handle my emotions the way I did in this final, it means a lot. I'm super proud right now of myself.”
Amanda Anisimova explains admiration for Aryna Sabalenka
05:15 , Jamie Braidwood“She came out, and she was playing great tennis from the start. Obviously she's No. 1, and she's very capable of playing amazing tennis, which she did that today. I give all the credit to her.
:I also have a pretty good record in tiebreaks, I'm pretty sure. I just wasn't playing great. Couldn't serve again. I mean, that's the reason why she's No. 1, and that's why I said that in my speech. I truly really admire her, and she puts in a lot of work, and that's why she's where she is.”
Amanda Anisimova: 'She made it very difficult for me today'
04:15 , Jamie BraidwoodAmanda Anisimova is still set to reach a career-high of fourth in the world on Monday but said she was disappointed with how she played in the final. She made 29 unforced errors to Sabalenka’s 15 during the match.
“I just felt like throughout the match I wasn't playing my best tennis,” Anisimova said. “I feel like with finals I have a lot of nerves, and it's something I'm trying to work on, but I just wish I played more aggressive.
“Of course, she was playing amazing. She was playing very aggressive and doing all the right things, so she made it very difficult for me today.”
Amanda Anisimova reveals discovering ‘frustrating problem’ before start of US Open final defeat
03:15 , Jamie BraidwoodAmanda Anisimova said her struggles on serve during her US Open final defeat to Aryna Sabalenka were not helped by the closed roof on Arthur Ashe Stadium and her inability to see the ball on her ball toss. Anisimova lost her second grand slam final in succession as Sabalenka retained her US Open crown with a 6-4 7-6 victory against the American in New York.
Amanda Anisimova reveals discovering ‘problem’ before start of US Open final defeat
How Aryna Sabalenka finally learned her lesson to conquer US Open
02:14 , Jamie BraidwoodIn a moment, as Aryna Sabalenka dropped to the baseline and collapsed into tears, all the painful defeats in grand slam finals were suddenly worth it. From the losses to Madison Keys at the Australian Open and Coco Gauff at the French Open this season, as well as her semi-final defeat to Amanda Anisimova at Wimbledon, Sabalenka emerged with valuable lessons, and then used them to her advantage in defending her US Open title.
How Aryna Sabalenka finally learned her lesson to conquer US Open
US Open ask broadcasters to not show negative reactions to Trump visit
01:15 , Jamie BraidwoodThe organisers of the US Open have asked broadcasters to refrain from showing any negative reaction towards Donald Trump during the US president’s appearance at the men’s singles final on Sunday.
Trump is expected to return to the US Open for the first time in a decade after accepting a corporate invite to a suite for Sunday’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
US Open ask broadcasters to not show negative reactions to Trump visit
When is the US Open men’s final? Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner start time and how to watch
01:01 , Jamie BraidwoodCarlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will meet again in the US Open final in New York, with more grand slam history and the World No 1 ranking on the line.
Alcaraz and Sinner are the first two players to meet in three consecutive grand slam finals in the same year in the Open era, having battled at the French Open final and the Wimbledon final this summer.
When is the US Open men’s final? Alcaraz v Sinner start time and how to watch
Aryna Sabalenka sees off Amanda Anisimova to retain US Open title
Sunday 7 September 2025 00:46 , Jamie BraidwoodAryna Sabalenka ended a painful grand slam season on a glorious high by defeating Amanda Anisimova to retain her US Open crown.
Both women were looking to bury recent scar tissue, with Anisimova back in a major final 56 days after her Wimbledon whitewash, while Sabalenka suffered heart-breaking defeats at both the Australian Open and French Open – forced to apologise after an ungracious press conference towards winner Coco Gauff at the latter.
Aryna Sabalenka sees off Amanda Anisimova to retain US Open title
Aryna Sabalenka thanks American crowd for their support
Sunday 7 September 2025 00:31 , Jamie BraidwoodAryna Sabalenka on taming the home crowd and playing a third straight final against an American.
“I feel like throughout the years, we’ve built our relationship and you guys give me so much support. My first year here when I saw that I have to play back to back against Americans, I was just like ‘no way. Please. I don’t wanna play’ .
“Then coming back the next year and I have to play back to back against Americans in the semis and finals I felt a bit more support.
“This year I felt even more support. So I’m super excited to come back next year. I hope you’re all gonna cheer for me . Thank you guys for bringing the best atmosphere.”
Amanda Anisimova reflects on US Open final defaat
Sunday 7 September 2025 00:17 , Jamie Braidwood“It’s been a great summer. Losing in two finals in a row is great but it’s also super hard. I think I didn’t fight hard enough for my dreams today.
“I wanna say congrats to Aryna. You are so incredible. I know I have to face you all the time. But I’m in awe of what you’ve accomplished.
“You keep achieving so many incredible things. Big congratulations to you and your team. You guys are amazing.”
Aryna Sabalenka's message to Amanda Anisimova after US Open final
Sunday 7 September 2025 00:03 , Jamie Braidwood“Congrats Amanda on reaching back to back Slam finals. I know how much it hurts, losing in the final. But trust me, you’re going to win the first one... and you are going to win it.
“You play incredible tennis. Congrats to you and your team on the things you’ve achieved after your comeback. Girl, you’re gonna enjoy it even more after the tough losses in the final.”
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka joins list of US Open winners
Saturday 6 September 2025 23:46 , Jamie Braidwood2025: Aryna Sabalenka
2024: Aryna Sabalenka
2023: Coco Gauff
2022 : Iga Swiatek
2021: Emma Raducanu
2020: Naomi Osaka
2019: Bianca Andreescu
2018: Naomi Osaka
2017: Sloane Stephens
2016: Angelique Kerber
Aryna Sabalenka presented with $5m prize money
Saturday 6 September 2025 23:36 , Jamie BraidwoodSabalenka takes home the biggest prize-pot for a singles champion in grand slam history.
$5m.
Aryna Sabalenka's incredible tiebreak record
Saturday 6 September 2025 23:19 , Jamie BraidwoodThe World No 1 has won 21 tiebreaks this season, losing just one.
She was utterly dominant when the second set went to a decider, sensing her moment.
21-1.
Aryna Sabalenka presented with US Open trophy
Saturday 6 September 2025 23:17 , Jamie BraidwoodSabalenka gets her hands back on the US Open trophy! She won 24 matches at the grand slams this season, an incredible record.
With four grand slam titles, she is level with Naomi Osaka, two behind Iga Swiatek, for the most among active players.
Aryna Sabalenka: 'This is crazy, I'm speechless'
Saturday 6 September 2025 23:14 , Jamie Braidwood“This is crazy, you know. I’m speechless right now. First of all, congrats to Amanda, finals of two slams. Trust me, the moment is going to come, you play incredible tennis. You will enjoy it more after tough losses in finals.
“I love it. I love it here. I feel you guys over the years we build a relationship and you give me so much support.”
Sabalenka adds: “It’s been tough this year. But come on, it was worth it right?”
Amanda Anisimova: 'I didn't fight hard enough'
Saturday 6 September 2025 23:09 , Jamie BraidwoodA tough night for Amanda Anisimova, who has lost Wimbledon and US Open finals but has so much to be positive about after a brilliant couple of months. She has so much to build on.
“It’s been a great summer,” the American says. “Two finals in a row is great but it’s also super hard. I didn’t fight hard enough for my dreams today. Congrats to Aryna - you are so incredible. Congratulations to you and your team, you are amazing.”
The US Open trophy ceremony will begin shortly
Saturday 6 September 2025 23:05 , Jamie BraidwoodThe trophy will be presented by 18-time grand slam champion Chris Evert.
What it means for Aryna Sabalenka
Saturday 6 September 2025 23:04 , Jamie BraidwoodAryna Sabalenka becomes...
- A four-time grand slam singles champion (all on hard court)
- The first woman to win consecutive US Open singles titles since Serena Williams (from 2012-2014)
- The second woman in the Open Era to claim her 100th Grand Slam match-win in a Grand Slam final – Iga Swiatek achieved the same feat at Wimbledon this year
The moment Aryna Sabalenka won the US Open
Saturday 6 September 2025 23:02 , Jamie BraidwoodJoy and relief for Sabalenka as she won match point. After Anisimova forced the tiebreak, it felt like the match could have turned. But that was an emphatic response.
History for Aryna Sabalenka
Saturday 6 September 2025 23:00 , Jamie BraidwoodThe 27-year-old is the first player to defend the US Open since Serena Williams in 2014.
She also defended the Australian Open title in 2024, and now has four grand slam titles.
It feels right that she should finish 2025 with a title, after reaching the finals of the Australian Open and the French Open and the semi-finals of Wimbledon.
Aryna Sabalenka wins the US Open again!
Saturday 6 September 2025 22:55 , Jamie BraidwoodWhat a performance from the World No 1, and an impressive way to close it out after Anisimova broke back when she was serving it out.
That was a one-sided tiebreak, and Anisimova did not bring her best level. But it’s been a brilliant run from the American, who looks disconsolate after losing a second grand slam final in a row.
Sabalenka is hugging her coaches and jumping around with her team. Emotional scenes and after losing two grand slam titles this year, she finishes the season on top.
ARYNA SABALENKA DEFENDS THE US OPEN TITLE!
Saturday 6 September 2025 22:52 , Jamie BraidwoodGAME, SET AND MATCH! Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) Amanda Anisimova
ANISIMOVA PUTS THE RETURN LONG AND SABALENKA IS IN TEARS ON THE BASELINE!
TIEBREAK! Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-6 (5-1) Amanda Anisimova
Saturday 6 September 2025 22:49 , Jamie BraidwoodAlmost silence in the stadium as Anisimova puts a return into the net.
Sabalenka two points away.
TIEBREAK! Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-6 (4-1) Amanda Anisimova
Saturday 6 September 2025 22:48 , Jamie BraidwoodAnisimova has two chances against serve but can’t get the return in play. Those had to be chances.
Sabalenka then ups the power on the forehand exchange cross-court, and Anisimova blasts out.
Double-fault from Anisimova!
A 4-1 lead for Sabalenka!
TIEBREAK! Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-6 Amanda Anisimova
Saturday 6 September 2025 22:46 , Jamie BraidwoodSabalenka finds an ace out wide then a lovely combination to put the forehand winner past Sabalenka.
Another good serve from Sabalenka and she makes it to the tiebreak. If she serves like that, the US Open title could be hers...
Can Anisimova find another magic moment? She’s started the tiebreak with an ace of her own!
*Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 5-6 Amanda Anisimova
Saturday 6 September 2025 22:41 , Jamie BraidwoodAnisimova holds as Sabalenka puts the second-serve return out! Another wild swing!
Now Sabalenka has to hold to force the tiebreak. But has the final turned?
Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 5-5 Amanda Anisimova*
Saturday 6 September 2025 22:40 , Jamie BraidwoodIncredible scenes! Anisimova blasts the forehand winner and Sabalenka suddenly looks out of ideas! The World No 1 dropped her racket after putting that smash into the net and needs to regain her composure now.
Sabalenka nets on the forehand and Anisimova has game point. Anisimova double-faults! Oh the tension is huge now.
BREAK! Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 5-5 Amanda Anisimova*
Saturday 6 September 2025 22:37 , Jamie BraidwoodSabalenka with her biggest serve of the match! But Anisimova gets there! And to the forehand out wide! Sabalenka has the chance to finish it off with a smash, but nets!
Crazy, now it’s break point! ANISIMOVA FINDS THE WAY THROUGH TO STAY ALIVE!
THE STADIUM ERUPTS!!
*Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 5-4 Amanda Anisimova
Saturday 6 September 2025 22:36 , Jamie BraidwoodA statement opening return from Anisimova, going right at Sabalenka’s feet and finding the winner! That gets the crowd on their feet, and now Sabalenka has to get through 0-30!
Anisimova flies long on the forehand, but then Sabalenka takes the Anisimova return and sends it straight back with the forehand winner! What a shot! 30-30.
*Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 5-4 Amanda Anisimova
Saturday 6 September 2025 22:32 , Jamie BraidwoodSabalenka goes long on the forehand return and Anisimova has three game points. But the aggressive return from Sabalenka pays off as she powers the smash and then forces the miss from Anisimova to get back to 40-30.
A nervy moment for Anisimova but she gets through it. Sabalenka puts the second-serve return into the net but will now serve for the US Open title...
Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 5-3 Amanda Anisimova*
Saturday 6 September 2025 22:28 , Jamie BraidwoodSabalenka moves a game away, finding some of her best serving of the final. A backhand winner was a rare opportunity for Sabalenka to let rip. Anisimova makes a poor forehand error and must now hold serve to stay in the match.
BREAK! *Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 4-3 Amanda Anisimova
Saturday 6 September 2025 22:25 , Jamie BraidwoodOoof. The break goes straight back to Sabalenka! Not a great game from Anisimova, with a double-fault on 15 followed by two forehand errors in a row. Sabalenka again found excellent depth and Anisimova was rushed.
BREAK! *Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 3-3 Amanda Anisimova*
Saturday 6 September 2025 22:21 , Jamie BraidwoodWell, well. Anisimova plays her best return point in ages, stepping in to power away the forehand winner. Sabalenka nets and has to face 0-30...
Sabalenka double faults! Wow. Suddenly a triple-break point for Anisimova after being on the ropes!
And she takes it! A scorching backhand winner from Anisimova down the line! Maybe her fastest of the match yet!
Back on serve!
*Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 3-2 Amanda Anisimova
Saturday 6 September 2025 22:18 , Jamie BraidwoodAnisimova holds to stay within touch. I would not be surprised, though, if Sabalenka now puts all of her efforts in holding serve and seeing out the match.
It’s what she did against Jessica Pegula and requires three more holds to get there.
Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 3-1 Amanda Anisimova*
Saturday 6 September 2025 22:16 , Jamie BraidwoodThis has been an immense turnaround from Sabalenka. Anisimova looks seething after being dragged from side to side. Everything is in control on Sabalenka’s end.
She was broken twice in the first three games of the match but her serving percentage has increased massively since then.
BREAK! *Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 2-1 Amanda Anisimova
Saturday 6 September 2025 22:10 , Jamie BraidwoodWhat a point from Sabalenka! Incredible defence and movement across the baseline to reach the thunderous blows from Anisimova, then the touch at the end to put over the drop shot.
Anisimova faces a tricky spot at 15-30, and nets on the forehand exchange! Two break points for Sabalenka to really take charge of the second set.
And Sabalenka finds the backhand pass down the line as Anisimova advanced to the net!
Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 1-1 Amanda Anisimova*
Saturday 6 September 2025 22:08 , Jamie BraidwoodIt’s been a while since Anisimova has been able to give a Sabalenka serve a good crack. The World No 1 skips through her opening service game, having none of the issues that Anisimova went through in the previous one.
*Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 0-1 Amanda Anisimova
Saturday 6 September 2025 22:04 , Jamie BraidwoodAnisimova looks to be bothered by something which appears to be disrupting her serve.
She makes two double-faults in a nervy start to the second set, being dragged into a deuce game.
But Anisimova gets through it to take the hold and stop the run of Sabalenka games.
FIRST SET!*Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 Amanda Anisimova*
Saturday 6 September 2025 21:56 , Jamie BraidwoodAnisimova was looking in charge but Sabalenka reels off four games in a row to take the first set! There were too many errors from Anisimova and a forehand goes long on the return when facing set point.
Incredibly, Anisimova has made 13 winners to 16 unforced errors.
This match is not on Sabalenka’s racket at all. She wins the set with just three winners to four unforced errors.
Those numbers are almost unheard of for Sabalenka.
BREAK! *Aryna Sabalenka 5-3 Amanda Anisimova
Saturday 6 September 2025 21:53 , Jamie BraidwoodAnisimova spins around in frustration after a double fault on 15-15... but it’s followed by another! The crowd tries to respond as Anisimova faces two break points.
There is suddenly the sound of thunder overhead and it’s a bad sign for Anisimova. Sabalenka gets the break to lead as the American puts her backhand wide!
Sabalenka will serve for the set.
Aryna Sabalenka 4-3 Amanda Anisimova*
Saturday 6 September 2025 21:49 , Jamie BraidwoodSo we’ve gone 2-0 Sabalenka, 3-2 Anisimova, now we’re back to 4-3 Sabalenka, but on serve.
Sabalenka is landing more serves in play than Anisimova but the World No 1 is winning less than 50 per cent of her first-serve points, such is the brilliant of Anisimova’s return.
The same is true on the other side.
* Aryna Sabalenka 3-3 Amanda Anisimova
Saturday 6 September 2025 21:45 , Jamie BraidwoodAnisimova’s semi-final with Osaka was a wild one, with momentum swings throughout. It already feels like this will be similar.
Suddenly, Anisimova is broken to love. After a couple of misses from Anisimova, Sabalenka finds a deep return of her own and Anisimova nets.
All square once more.
BREAK! Aryna Sabalenka 2-3 Amanda Anisimova*
Saturday 6 September 2025 21:41 , Jamie BraidwoodAwesome depth from Anisimova, with Sabalenka again looking a little off-balance when defending the baseline against the American’s power.
Anisimova finds another brilliant strike, this time on the crosscourt forehand, and gets another look at break point. She takes it too! Superb return from Anisimova, right on the baseline, and Sabalenka hits out!
What a turnaround.
*Aryna Sabalenka 2-2 Amanda Anisimova
Saturday 6 September 2025 21:38 , Jamie BraidwoodRoars as Anisimova holds to level the match. The American found a body serve that kicked up and appeared to strike Sabalenka in the chest. The World No 1 looked frustrated at the call.
BREAK! Aryna Sabalenka 2-1 Amanda Anisimova*
Saturday 6 September 2025 21:33 , Jamie BraidwoodThere’s the Anisimova response! What a way to get the break back. She almost takes Sabalenka off her feet with the power of the forehand return, then finds the backhand pass. On her fourth break point, Anisimova takes it: she shows patience and then flashes the forehand down the line!
BREAK! *Aryna Sabalenka 2-0 Amanda Anisimova
Saturday 6 September 2025 21:29 , Jamie BraidwoodSabalenka does what Anisimova could not and takes her opportunity to break early! Anisimova is rushed into consecutive forehand errors, with Sabalenka taking charge to move ahead.
Anisimova went a break down in the first set against Swiatek and Osaka - but not having the opportunity to go ahead herself.
Aryna Sabalenka 1-0 Amanda Anisimova*
Saturday 6 September 2025 21:24 , Jamie BraidwoodWhat a gripping start already. Anisimova’s huge return brings up two more break points but Sabalenka stays alive, with the American going long against the second-serve.
Sabalenka has to wait for a butterfly to leave the court, and escapes with a battling hold as Anisimova fires long on the forehand.
Three break points saved from Sabalenka.
*Aryna Sabalenka 0-0 Amanda Anisimova
Saturday 6 September 2025 21:21 , Jamie BraidwoodSabalenka goes from 30-0 up to break point and 30-40!
But this is all about the Anisimova backhand. She rips one down the line and then attacks the Sabalenka second serve. The World No 1 already feels the pressure and double faults!
A break point already! But Anisimova goes wide on the second-serve return.
*Aryna Sabalenka 0-0 Amanda Anisimova
Saturday 6 September 2025 21:16 , Jamie BraidwoodThe big question as we prepare to start the US Open final is how Anisimova will settle into her second grand slam final.
She of course made the worst possible start against Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon, going on to lose 6-0 6-0.
But she has returned to the US Open a more resilient player. She lost her serve in the opening game against both Swiatek and Naomi Osaka in the quarter-finals and semi-finals, and yet bounced back.
The second question is how Sabalenka will react to Anisimova’s ball. These are two of the biggest hitters in the game, and Anisimova leads the head-to-head.
Sabalenka won the toss and elects to serve.
US Open: Aryna Sabalenka v Amanda Anisimova
Saturday 6 September 2025 21:11 , Jamie BraidwoodAnisimova is first to walk out, wearing a dark outfit and those bright red shoes that have been with her on her run.
Sabalenka comes out with headphones on and wearing a shiny silver jacket. She’s all in white for the final.
Time for the coin toss, a pre-match photo, and and the knock-up is underway.
US Open: Aryna Sabalenka v Amanda Anisimova
Saturday 6 September 2025 21:09 , Jamie BraidwoodSome very brief thoughts from Amanda Anisimova and Aryna Sabalenka before they walk out onto the court.
“I feel more a confident player and playing at my home grand slam is incredibly special. Super excited,” says Anisimova.
Sabalenka says: “Ready to go out and do everything possible to get this win. I think for me it’s about focusing on myself.”
US Open: Aryna Sabalenka v Amanda Anisimova
Saturday 6 September 2025 21:05 , Jamie BraidwoodHere we go! The players are yet to take to the court, but we will start with the United States national anthem. Always special to have an American player in the final, with Amanda Anisimova looking to follow Coco Gauff and Sloane Stephens by winning their first grand slam title in New York.
What's at stake for Amanda Anisimova
Saturday 6 September 2025 20:59 , Jamie BraidwoodIf Anisimova wins the title...
- It would be her 1st Grand Slam singles title, in her 23rd Grand Slam main-draw appearance
- She would become just the fourth woman since 1975 to defeat players who have been ranked World No.1 in the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final
- She would defeat the players ranked World No 1 and World No 1 to win the title
What's at stake for Aryna Sabalenka
Saturday 6 September 2025 20:54 , Jamie BraidwoodIf Sabalenka wins the US Open title...
- It would be her 4th Grand Slam singles title (all on hard court)
- She would become the first woman to win consecutive US Open singles titles since Serena Williams (from 2012-2014)
- She would become the second woman in the Open Era to claim her 100th Grand Slam match-win in a Grand Slam final – Iga Swiatek achieved the same feat at Wimbledon this year
US Open final: Aryna Sabalenka in third straight final
Saturday 6 September 2025 20:48 , Jamie BraidwoodIn 2023, Aryna Sabalenka was stunned by Coco Gauff in a brutal US Open final defeat. In 2024, the World No 1 earned revenge as she defeated Jessica Pegula to win her first title in New York.
But 2025 has been a frustrating year for Sabalenka with defeats in two grand slam finals and another heartbreaker at Wimbledon, losing to Amanda Anisimova.
For the third year in a row, Sabalenka plays an American in the US Open final. Which way will it go?
US Open: Amanda Anisimova v Aryna Sabalenka
Saturday 6 September 2025 20:41 , Jamie BraidwoodThe heavens have opened in New York and the roof will be closed over Arthur Ashe Stadium for tonight’s US Open women’s final.
That was also the case on Thursday for the pair of women’s semi-finals, where Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova came from behind to beat Naomi Osaka.
Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski blow three championship points in US Open heartbreak
Saturday 6 September 2025 20:36 , Jamie BraidwoodJoe Salisbury and Neal Skupski suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the men’s doubles final at the US Open.
The duo were looking to become the first all-British pair for more than a century to claim the title and they had three match points against Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos.
But they could not take any of them and it was Spaniard Granollers and Argentinian Zeballos that claimed a 3-6 7-6 (4) 7-5 victory.
Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski blow three championship points in US Open heartbreak
US Open ask broadcasters to not show negative reactions to Trump visit
Saturday 6 September 2025 20:27 , Jamie BraidwoodThe organisers of the US Open have asked broadcasters to refrain from showing any negative reaction towards Donald Trump during the US president’s appearance at the men’s singles final on Sunday.
Trump is expected to return to the US Open for the first time in a decade after accepting a corporate invite to a suite for Sunday’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
US Open ask broadcasters to not show negative reactions to Trump visit
The story of how Amanda Anisimova bounced back from Wimbledon defeat
Saturday 6 September 2025 20:16 , Jamie BraidwoodOn the night before Amanda Anisimova faced Iga Swiatek in the US Open quarter-final, in a rematch of her nightmare 6-0 6-0 defeat to the same opponent in the Wimbledon final just seven weeks before, she decided to put herself through the worst experience of her professional career again. “Nobody told me to, but I watched it back, as painful as it was,” Anisimova laughed.
Just 53 days after the whitewash to Swiatek in the Wimbledon final, the American claimed revenge, winning 6-4 6-3 against the World No 2.
How Amanda Anisimova found US Open redemption from 6-0 6-0 humiliation
What has Aryna Sabalenka said about facing Amanda Anisimova?
Saturday 6 September 2025 20:01 , Jamie Braidwood“I think I have to trust myself, and I have to go after my shots. I felt like in that match at Wimbledon, I was doubting a lot my decisions, and that was the main thing that was bringing a lot of unforced errors.
“I gave her a lot of opportunities, and of course, she played incredible tennis, but I feel like I had my opportunities. I didn't use them, and I feel like the key for me going to be just go out there, obviously fight, but trust my decisions and go after my shots.”
Amanda Anisimova v Aryna Sabalenka's head-to-head
Saturday 6 September 2025 19:46 , Jamie BraidwoodAnisimova leads the head-to-head with Sabalenka 6-3, including their last meeting in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
“We've had very, very tough matches,” Anisimova said. “A lot of them have actually been at grand slams, too, especially early on in my career. But I think the standout one was probably Wimbledon. It was really a seesaw match, which is almost always the case when I play her.”
Drama in the US Open men's doubles final!
Saturday 6 September 2025 19:44 , Jamie BraidwoodJoe Salisbury and Neal Skupski blew three championship points as their bid to become the first British player to win the US Open men’s doubles title since 1903 ended in a heartbreaking defeat to Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos.
Salisbury and Skupski led 5-4, 0-40 in the third set but were unable to break, with the Spaniard Granollers and Argentinian Zeballos then breaking the fifth seeds in the very next game.
Granollers and Zeballos, who also defeated Salisbury and Skupski to win the French Open doubles title in June, then served out a dramatic victory, winning 3-6 7-6 (7-4) 7-5 in a thrilling final.
The third-set scoreline was the same as it was in Paris, where Granollers and Zeballos won 6-0 6-7 (5-7) 7-5 to deny Salisbury and Skupski in their bid to become the first British pair to win Roland Garros since 1933.
Amanda Anisimova on combatting Aryna Sabalenka's behaviour on court
Saturday 6 September 2025 19:31 , Jamie Braidwood“I don't really care what my opponent is doing. I wouldn't say she's also overly emotional. I feel like she's pretty normal.
“She's a huge fighter. When I play her, I'm really focused on myself, not really looking at what she's doing, like, the whole time. But, yeah, it's insignificant to me what she does.”
Sabalenka aiming to end consistent year with a grand slam trophy
Saturday 6 September 2025 19:15 , Jamie BraidwoodAryna Sabalenka is in the curious position of being the World No 1 yet without winning a grand slam title this season. She lost close finals to Madison Keys in the Australian Open final and Coco Gauff in the French Open final, before losing to Amanda Anisimova in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
“I’m super excited to give myself another opportunity, another final,” Sabalenka said. “If I’ll be able to hold that trophy, it’s going to mean a lot for me. I’ll be just the happiest person on earth probably.”
Aryna Sabalenka on controlling her emotions in US Open final
Saturday 6 September 2025 19:01 , Jamie Braidwood:What happened in Paris, definitely not going to happen here and never. I learned that lesson and I will never behave that way. It’s not me.
“I was super emotional. I let it go and let emotions take control over me, and it’s not who I am. It’s never going to happen again.”
Aryna Sabalenka vows no repeat of Paris behaviour in US Open final
Saturday 6 September 2025 18:46 , Jamie BraidwoodAryna Sabalenka has vowed to be gracious whatever happens in her US Open final clash against Amanda Anisimova.
The world number one was heavily criticised for a post-match press conference following her defeat by Coco Gauff in the French Open final, which she attributed to her own errors rather than crediting her opponent.
Sabalenka later apologised publicly and privately, branding the comments “completely unprofessional”.
Aryna Sabalenka vows no repeat of Paris behaviour in US Open final
Aryna Sabalenka holds off Jessica Pegula to clinch final return
Saturday 6 September 2025 18:31 , Jamie BraidwoodAryna Sabalenka is one victory away from retaining her US Open title after winning a pulsating rematch against Jessica Pegula.
The semi-final was a repeat of last year’s final, which Sabalenka won in two tight sets, but this time she had to come from a set down to claim a 4-6 6-3 6-4 win.
Aryna Sabalenka holds off Jessica Pegula to clinch final return
Amanda Anisimova on coming back from Wimbledon heartache
Saturday 6 September 2025 18:15 , Jamie BraidwoodThe manner in which Anisimova reacted to the horror of the Wimbledon final has allowed a mental transformation that may not have occurred without the nightmare of what unfolded eight weeks ago, allowing the resilience she has shown to shine under the pressure of being the last American standing.
“I think it just shows that I have worked really hard, especially on my mental game and not giving up,” Anisimova said. “Like today, I could have easily said, ‘oh, she's playing better than me, and I can't really do anything’. I really tried to find any way I could to stay in the match, even though it was extremely tough, and she was playing really great tennis.
“I think I have really worked on myself to really be able to handle those moments and to believe in myself, even when it feels like what is there to believe in, when you're not playing that well. I think I have really done a better job of that, and especially since the Wimbledon final. I think I have really shifted with my attitude as well.”
Amanda Anisimova into 'dream' US Open final
Saturday 6 September 2025 18:09 , Jamie BraidwoodAmanda Anisimova is just 24 years old but has just reached back-to-back finals at Wimbledon and the US Open.
She’s the youngest player to do that since Serena Williams in 2002.
“It’s a dream come true,” Anisimova said. “I’ve been dreaming of a US Open final for, like, forever.
“The hope is to be the champion.”
Amanda Anisimova's comeback from Wimbledon final defeat
Saturday 6 September 2025 18:06 , Jamie BraidwoodAmanda Anisimova fell to her knees and tapped on the blue hard court. With her dream of reaching a first final at the US Open accomplished, whatever magic that is unfolding in New York had worked its spell again.
Eight weeks after her 6-0 6-0 Wimbledon final defeat to Iga Swiatek, the 24-year-old from New Jersey has given herself another chance to win a grand slam title at the first opportunity. After avenging her defeat to Swiatek in the quarter-finals, Anisimova went one step further by overturning Naomi Osaka’s lead in a back-and-forth semi-final across almost three hours, setting up a final against the World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
Amanda Anisimova sends message to Aryna Sabalenka with display of her new strength
Amanda Anisimova v Aryna Sabalenka set for rematch
Saturday 6 September 2025 18:05 , Jamie BraidwoodA little over eight weeks after they met in the Wimbledon semi-finals, Amanda Anisimova and Aryna Sabalenka will meet again in the US Open final.
Anisimova won that match to deny Sabalenka her first Wimbledon final, and leads the World No 1 in their head-to-head 6-3.
Sabalenka is aiming to become the first player to defend a US Open singles title since Serena Williams in 2014.
Anisimova v Sabalenka start time and how to watch US Open final
Saturday 6 September 2025 18:01 , Jamie BraidwoodThe US Open women’s final between Amanda Anisimova and Aryna Sabalenka will be played on Saturday 6 September at 4pm local time (9pm UK time).
The men’s final will be played on Sunday 7 September, at the earlier time of 2pm local time (7pm UK time).
How to watch the US Open finals
Sky Sports is showing the US Open in the UK and ESPN in the US.
Welcome
Saturday 6 September 2025 18:00 , Jamie BraidwoodAmanda Anisimova plays defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open women’s final.
Just eight weeks ago, Anisimova lost her first grand slam final 6-0 6-0 at Wimbledon to Iga Swiatek, but the 24-year-old American has put that disappointment behind her to reach her first US Open final.
The eighth seed earned revenge against Swiatek in the quarter-finals then defeated Naomi Osaka in a semi-final thriller to set up the chance for the ultimate redemption against Sabalenka.
Sabalenka is also out for revenge after her defeat to Anisimova in the Wimbledon semi-finals, while the World No 1 aims to become the first player to defend a US Open singles title since Serena Williams in 2014.
Sabalenka is through to a third grand slam final this year, but lost the Australian Open final to Madison Keys and the French Open final to Coco Gauff.
