• Aryna Sabalenka defeats Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6 to retain US Open title.
• This victory marks Sabalenka's fourth Grand Slam title and second consecutive US Open championship.
• Anisimova's performance showed improvement, but she struggled with unforced errors compared to Sabalenka.
• Sabalenka's victory solidifies her status as the world number one in women's tennis.

Aryna Sabalenka emerged victorious over Amanda Anisimova to defend her US Open title, winning 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. This achievement makes Sabalenka the first woman to win consecutive US Open titles since Serena Williams from 2012 to 2014 and marks her fourth Grand Slam title overall, securing her place at the pinnacle of women’s tennis, according to Dawn and CBS News.

The match displayed a clash of powerful hitting styles, ultimately tilting in favor of Sabalenka, who maintained a disciplined approach and minimized unforced errors, recording only 15 compared to Anisimova's 29. Both players had high stakes; Anisimova, on the other hand, was looking for redemption after previously being defeated in the Wimbledon final, where she suffered a devastating 6-0, 6-0 loss to Iga Swiatek, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.

Despite Anisimova’s considerable improvement since her last final, her inability to convert break points at crucial moments proved detrimental. Sabalenka showcased her experience by clinching 5 of 6 break points, particularly excelling during the tiebreak, which marked her 19th consecutive victory in that format, according to Newsweek and BBC.

After the match, Sabalenka expressed overwhelming joy and relief, stating, “It’s crazy, all those tough lessons were worth it for this one,” reflecting her journey through the season which included earlier defeats at both the Australian Open and French Open finals. Anisimova recognized her own struggles, noting that she "didn’t fight hard enough for [her] dreams today," underscoring the emotional intensity of the final, according to Le Monde and BBC.

Both players' performances were met with fervent support from the audience, with Sabalenka praising the crowd and acknowledging her team for their unwavering support throughout her journey. The victory not only reinforced her status but also highlighted the psychological resilience she developed, which has been key in her recent successes, according to SCMP and Reuters.