With a dominant 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory over Amanda Anisimova in the US Open final, Aryna Sabalenka has firmly established herself as one of the greatest players of her generation. Now a four-time Grand Slam champion, the World No. 1 is building a legacy defined by unrelenting power and, increasingly, unshakeable mental strength.
At the peak of her powers, Sabalenka is transforming the landscape of women’s tennis. Her victory in New York was not just a title defense but a statement. She has created an era of dominance on hard courts, the most common surface in the modern game, by reaching six consecutive major finals on the surface and winning four of them.
The final against Anisimova was a showcase of her complete game. While known for her lethal first-strike tennis, Sabalenka also demonstrated tactical nuance, playing with greater margin than her opponent and weathering a late storm without panicking. This maturity and well-rounded game separate her from the rest of the field.
By drawing level with Hall of Famers like Kim Clijsters and Arantxa Sánchez Vicario in the Grand Slam count, Sabalenka is no longer just a top player; she is a historical figure. This US Open victory feels less like a singular achievement and more like another chapter in the story of a generational talent fulfilling her immense potential.