Sabalenka v Anisimova: Revenge, Redemption & US Open Glory
Aryna Sabalenka (left) is the defending US Open champion while Amanda Anisimova is chasing a first Grand Slam title

Sabalenka v Anisimova: Revenge, Redemption & US Open Glory

Revenge & Redemption: Sabalenka Faces Anisimova in 2025 US Open Final

Two women, two storylines of resilience, and one final chapter to close the Grand Slam season. Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova will face off in the 2025 US Open women’s final on Saturday night, each seeking not just a title, but redemption.

For Sabalenka, it’s a chance to validate her world number one status after two heartbreaking losses in Slam finals this year. For Anisimova, it’s the opportunity to silence critics and erase the memory of her humiliating Wimbledon final defeat just 56 days ago.

A Rivalry Renewed

This will be the third meeting of 2025 between the two powerful baseline hitters:

Both players bring explosive shot-making and emotional intensity, but only one will leave Flushing Meadows as champion.

Sabalenka: All or Nothing

Sabalenka is on an astonishing run:

  • 55 match wins in 2025

  • 3 titles this year

  • Reached all three Slam finals

  • First woman since Serena (2016) to do so

But despite the dominance, she’s titleless in majors this year. Each final has ended in tears:

  • Lost to Madison Keys in Australia

  • Outlasted by Coco Gauff in Paris

  • Beaten by Anisimova at Wimbledon

Her fiery temperament has both propelled and derailed her, most notably in post-match remarks after the French Open.

“I let emotions take control over me, and it’s not who I am,” Sabalenka admitted. “I learned that lesson.”

Now, in front of a partisan American crowd, Sabalenka must keep her composure and prove she is more than just the dominant force on paper.

Anisimova: Mental Shift Brings New Belief

Anisimova’s Wimbledon 6-0, 6-0 loss to Swiatek was one of the most lopsided Grand Slam finals in history.

Instead of retreating, she responded with a phenomenal run in New York:

  • Beat Swiatek in revenge

  • Outlasted Naomi Osaka in a three-hour classic

  • Reached her second Slam final in just 2 months

The American’s success is rooted in a mental transformation that began with a seven-month break from tennis two years ago.

“At Wimbledon, every win was a shock. But here, I believe in myself. That’s the shift,” she said.

Anisimova, now the youngest woman since Serena & Venus in 2002 to reach both Wimbledon and US Open finals in the same year, looks to complete one of the most remarkable mid-season turnarounds in modern tennis.

What to Expect in the Final

Both women are known for:

  • Explosive first-strike tennis

  • Aggressive baselines & risky angles

  • Wearing emotions on their sleeves

But the match will be decided by:

  • Who manages their emotions under pressure

  • Who executes the smarter tactics

  • Who shows the most mental resilience in key points

Match Info

  • Date: Saturday, 7 September

  • Time: Estimated 21:00 BST

  • Venue: Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows

  • Coverage: Live on BBC 5 Live Sport & BBC Sounds, with text updates on the BBC Sport website & app


Prediction: With the stakes high and emotions raw, expect a blockbuster final full of momentum swings. But if Sabalenka can stay composed, her experience and firepower might carry her to a redemptive fourth major. For Anisimova, this could be the crowning moment of a stunning comeback story.

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