Talk about a power-packed performance! Belarusian powerhouse Aryna Sabalenka showed why she’s the queen of the hard court, outplaying Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6(3) to claim her 4th Grand Slam and defend her U.S. Open title. 🎾
Sabalenka’s win makes her the first woman to lift the trophy in consecutive years since Serena Williams over a decade ago. Pretty epic, right? 🌟
She kept her aggressive serve alive all match – firing aces, ripping winners, and even though she faltered with an overhead at 5-4 in the second set (we’ve all been there 😅), she refocused to dominate the tiebreaker, extending her killer record to 21-1 in tiebreaks this year.
Anisimova, the 24-year-old American, made the crowd go wild with her fightback and fist pumps. She’ll definitely be one to watch in the next Slam! 👀
After the match, Sabalenka shared that all those tough lessons were worth it and that she was speechless in the moment. It’s that raw emotion and grit that makes tennis so addictive – like your favourite all-night playlist. 🎶
Whether you’re a budding athlete or hustling through your day job, there’s a lesson here: you might miss a shot, but it’s the comeback that counts. 🙌
What was your favourite moment from the final? Drop a comment below and keep the convo rolling! 💬
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Sabalenka defeats Anisimova to defend U.S. Open title, 4th at a major
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