Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova (Getty Images) New York: The US Open final promises a high -voltage drama, as Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova face one of the biggest prizes in tennis stunning $ 5 million. The champion of the champion’s portion will be tested by the strongest match of the season. Anisim’s head record to the head against two of the biggest ball attackers on the women’s tour-Sabalenek and Naomi Osaka-is convincing. The American, who placed in 9th place, leads Belarus 6-3, while Osaka, a four-time main winner, must win against her after three exchanges, including Friday’s grip near a three-hour semifinal.What does Anisima-Narozen in New Jersey, brought up on Florida-Tak’s Challenging Match for the most complete tour players? Anisimova, never one who would stay regardless of the moment in the match, won the commanding 67% (28 out of 42) at the second service of returning against Osaka in the Friday semifinals. Not that the Japanese in this department were missing in this department or in any other – a solid 53% (25 out of 47) – but in the gentle edge match, this edge proved to be crucial.Similarly, Sabalenek managed to win only 15 out of 34 points on his second portion (44%) in the Wimbledon semifinals, the exchange dominated by Anisimov. But at their only next meeting in the 2025 season, in round 16 in Roland Garros, Anisimov could bring only 10 out of 24 points when returning the second service. Anisimova said, “That has always been my strength. I really don’t try to go for the winner, try to be aggressive. I try to use it in my favor.”
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts after she won the match against Jessica Pegula, the United States, during the women’s singles semifinals of American open tennis championships, Thursday, September 4, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Like Sabalenko’s consistency, the story of the year was on a women’s tour of the three main finals, facing three different Americans-Madison Keys, Coco Gauff and now Anisimova in flushing meadows-remarkably prepared 24-year-old narratives were equally engaging.Anisim, who was still looking for her legs in sports after an eight -month break in the mental health in 2023, took big steps in the mental game and returned from the bruise Double Bagel in the Wimbledon final.“When I was in Wimbledon, every match was like a surprise for me,” said Anisimova, who was in the qualifying draw in the southwestern London in 2024 and debut on Monday at the top five in the WTA ranking. “Here it looks more like me in myself, and I can do it. That was a shift for me,” she added.
Amanda Anisim of the United States responds after the defeat of Iga Swiatek from Poland in the quarterfinals of the US Open Tennis Championships, Wednesday 3 September 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Animova’s 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-3 victories over Osaka testify to how she managed after her breakthrough in Wimbledon. “I could say that he was playing better than me and I really can’t do anything,” the American said about the semifinals. “I was trying to find a way in which to stay in the match, even though it was extremely difficult, and she was playing a really great tennis. I worked on myself so I could manage these moments, even if it looks as if it believed.”Faith in himself is the reason why Anisimova took this break two years ago when everyone told her she was too long and might never return to the TOP50. The 24 -year -old woman wasn’t looking at the TOP50, looking at herself, her immense potential and the rich possibilities she believed. “I’m just thinking I can do it. I say it again and again, not only in the match, but all day,” she said with a smile.
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For Sabalenek, who gathered about the victory of 4-6, 6-3 6-4 over Jessica Pegula in the semifinals, it will be the same about her portion as it will be about driving, because it goes against another crowd. New York will and wants to hold Anisim’s up (not that Anisim needs it) because he is one of them because of what happened in Wimbledon and her heroic struggle. “I have to trust myself, I have to go for my shots,” said Sabalenka, who has not missed the Grand Slam final on Hardcourts since 2022.“I felt like in the Wimbledon semifinals, I doubted my decisions.” Anisimova would agree. Doubt cannot have a place on Arthur Ash on Saturday.
