Aryna Sabalenka just served up history at the US Open! 🏆 The Belarusian powerhouse defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6(3) in a rollercoaster final, becoming the first woman since Serena Williams (2012-2014) to defend her New York crown. Talk about a glow-up! 💥
Sabalenka, 27, faced nail-biting drama in the second set when she *almost* fumbled a 5-4 lead. After botching a crucial overhead smash (cue the facepalm moment 😅), Anisimova broke back to level the score. But Sabalenka’s legendary tiebreaker skills saved the day – she’s now 21-1 in breakers this year! 🔥
‘All those tough lessons were worth this one,’ said the World No. 1, who avoided becoming the first woman since 2006 to lose three major finals in a season. With four Grand Slam titles under her belt – all on hard courts – she’s rewriting the playbook. 📖💪
Anisimova, the 24-year-old American underdog, won hearts with her fearless play, proving she’s one to watch. But Saturday belonged to Sabalenka, who knelt on the court in tears after sealing victory. Cue the *Queen* vibes! 👑
