Anisimova is in excellent form, but Sabalenka made history! How did the 2025 US Open unfold?

The Women's US Open has come to an end. What did we witness at the tournament? There were many different stories, but let's not get distracted by all those moments that happened around the courts. Let's focus on the game, what happened specifically on the hard court. The biggest prize money, the most genuine emotions, and the most honest victories. Why is Sabalenka on top? Why is Anisimova even better? Who else deserves applause? Read in our article.

The Final Was Very Intense

From the very start, the opponents showed that they were eager to win this trophy. In the first set, there were mutual errors, excellent serves right on the line, and magnificent play. Everything would have continued this way if Anisimova hadn't started to get nervous. Amanda couldn't handle her emotions, she made so many mistakes that she turned to her coach, and her face said, "What should I do, coach?" Hendrik Vlesgauers confidently told her to relax. But it didn't help, Anisimova was overwhelmed, everything was new to her. Double faults, unforced errors, outs – all of this only worsened the situation for Amanda.

But in the second set, Sabalenka herself started giving away the game, lost her serve, and didn't win a single game in the set. It seemed like this was Anisimova's chance, but the American didn't want to take advantage of it. At 5:4, when it seemed that the trophy and prize money were already in Aryna's pocket, the Belarusian started giving away the game again. Even the commentators fell silent, they didn't understand what was happening with the world number one. But we've seen this picture often, Sabalenka loves to drag out the match. In the end, a tiebreak, where Anisimova couldn't handle her emotions again. It seemed like she could hold on, but no. Aryna simply played more straightforwardly, understanding that her opponent was very nervous and that there was no need for tricky tennis here.

Why Is Anisimova Still the Best?

Amanda Anisimova returned to big tennis in 2023 after her father's death, psychological issues, and weight problems. Anisimova was bullied for her appearance, she couldn't handle all this hate, put tennis on pause, and worked on herself. What happened next? A return to the court, 359th place by the end of 2023, and then 36th by the end of 2024. 300 positions regained in a year. And now? Now it's 4th place in the world rankings and two Grand Slam finals.

Anisimova showed herself this season, winning a Masters 1000 in Doha, and the next major event happened at Wimbledon, where she reached the final. She lost her first Grand Slam final to Iga Swiatek. Yes, the game didn't work out then, after all, it's not Anisimova's surface, and the Pole was in incredible form. So the result was expected.

But at the US Open, no one could have imagined that Anisimova would exceed expectations, surpass the odds, and expert opinions. Already in the quarterfinals, she avenged Swiatek for the painful defeat in the Wimbledon final, defeating her 2:0 and leaving no chance for a fight. And in the semifinals, it was Naomi Osaka, who is also making a loud return to big tennis. Anisimova

She gave her all, throughout the entire tournament she was a tough nut to crack, performing everything like a robot. Her nerves gave way at the most crucial moment – in the final. After the defeat, Amanda held herself together for just a few seconds, and then she began to cry. A cry of despair – loud, prolonged, and very bitter.

But Anisimova shouldn't be too upset. If she continues to play at this level, she will definitely win a Grand Slam. At the very least, she has already won the main match – the match against herself.

Sabalenka made history

Sabalenka defended her US Open title and became the first to do so since Serena Williams. The Belarusian knows how to play on hard courts. Now she has four Grand Slam titles in her career – two in Australia and two at the US Open. However, this season wasn't going well for her, as she lost all three Grand Slams, twice in the finals and once in the semifinals. Such a burden clearly weighed on the athlete, so she had to work on her emotions and let everything go.

What else about the facts? Sabalenka achieved her hundredth victory at the Slams. It took her 126 matches to do so, fewer only than Swiatek – 120 matches. Aryna became the first non-American in the Open Era to win multiple US Opens, defeating Americans in both the semifinals and finals. The first four Slams on hard courts: this achievement was only held by Naomi Osaka and Kim Clijsters, and now Sabalenka joins them.

But the main record is different. Attention! Five million dollars! Sabalenka received a check for this amount for winning the US Open. These are the largest prize money in tennis history (including men's). The entire team of Aryna has already been photographed with this check, but it will go to one person.

Who else is in the spotlight?

But the US Open is not just about two people, it's about many discoveries and many disappointments. Firstly, Iga Swiatek. People started believing in the Pole again after her triumph on grass, victory at hard-court Masters, and third place in the world rankings. But at the US Open, only a quarterfinal and an exit at the hands of Anisimova, whom Swiatek had already defeated.

Secondly, Coco Gauff. And this is the second racket of the world? Please don't make us laugh. The American ended the tournament without even starting. It was sad to watch the talent and hope of American tennis leave the US Open so ingloriously, but the preparation was extremely weak. Gauff needs to learn to manage her mental health, otherwise, success will be very far from her.

Mirra Andreeva greatly disappointed her fans. The Russian had been having a very good season, but the US Open ruined everything, the native of Krasnoyarsk played briefly in singles, and then moved to doubles, where she stayed a bit longer with Diana Shnaider.

In any case, the US Open gave us a lot of emotions and left no one indifferent. It was the last Grand Slam tournament of the season, and only the Finals are ahead. Sabalenka finally won this title in the season. Anisimova made a loud comeback. Gauff has been disappointing since Roland Garros, and Swiatek is becoming unstable. What do you think?did this US Open stand out to you? Write in the comments.