US Open Final Tennis Clash: Sabalenka versus Anisimova Locking Horns over Title
The US Open women's final is shaping up to be an exciting showdown between two of tennis' heavyweights: Amanda Anisimova and Aryna Sabalenka.
Anisimova, who is set to rise to world number four next week, has reached her second straight Grand Slam final following a gutsy win over Naomi Osaka in the semi-finals. Her journey to the final began with a victory over Sabalenka in the quarter-finals.
Sabalenka, a three-time Grand Slam finalist this year, including a third straight in the US Open, is eager to give herself another opportunity in the final. The Belarusian star has expressed doubts about her decisions during their Wimbledon match against Anisimova, but she believes the key to victory in the US Open final is trusting her decisions and going after her shots.
Anisimova and Sabalenka have a history of close matches, with Anisimova holding a 6-3 edge in their head-to-head matches. However, Sabalenka got the better of Anisimova in their most recent encounter, winning the Wimbledon final in straight sets.
Roared on by a partisan New York crowd, Anisimova will look to harness her momentum, while Sabalenka will aim to convert her experience into dominance. Anisimova rallied from a set down in a near three-hour epic that stretched into the early hours of Friday, showing remarkable composure to hand Osaka her first semi-final defeat in a Grand Slam.
Sabalenka, who has won back-to-back Australian Open titles in 2023 and 2024, and the US Open title in 2024, will be aiming to become the first woman to defend the US Open title since Serena Williams in 2012-14.
Anisimova's US Open final appearance is more than a shot at a maiden major; it is the culmination of her long climb back to the top. After returning to the spotlight in 2024 after an eight-month break to prioritize her mental health, Anisimova's 2025 season has been successful, highlighted by a maiden WTA 1000 triumph in Doha in February.
The US Open women's final promises to be an exciting spectacle, with both players looking to make history. Anisimova will be aiming to win her first major title, while Sabalenka will be aiming to add the US Open title to her impressive list of achievements.
In what is expected to be a closely-fought match, the key for Anisimova will be to maintain her composure and keep her head in the game, while Sabalenka will need to trust her decisions and go after her shots. Regardless of the outcome, both players have already proven themselves to be worthy contenders in the world of tennis.
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