Aryna Sabalenka beats Amanda Anisimova to retain US Open title
World number one Aryna Sabalenka beat Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6 (3) in the US Open 2025 women's singles final in New York (early 7 September IST) to win her second straight US Open title.
Summary
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus retained the US Open women's singles title by beating American Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6 (3) in the final at Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York, on Saturday 6 September 2025 local time (early 7 September IST). The top seed won the tie-break after failing to serve out the match at 5-4 in the second set. It was Sabalenka's second consecutive US Open title, her fourth Grand Slam singles title and her first major of 2025 after losing the Australian Open and French Open finals. The BBC noted she is the first woman to retain the US Open title since Serena Williams in 2014.
Key facts
- Final
- 6 Sep 2025 (New York) / 7 Sep IST
- Champion
- Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus, world No. 1)
- Runner-up
- Amanda Anisimova (USA, 8th seed)
- Score
- 6-3, 7-6 (3)
- Milestones
- 2nd straight US Open; 4th major; first back-to-back US Open woman since Serena Williams (2014)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who won the US Open 2025 women's singles title?
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Correct answer: D — Aryna Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka beat Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6 (3) in the final to retain her title.
Aryna Sabalenka, who won the US Open 2025, represents which country?
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Correct answer: A — Belarus
AP describes Aryna Sabalenka as being from Belarus.
Consider the following statements about Aryna Sabalenka's US Open 2025 win: 1. It was her fourth Grand Slam singles title. 2. She became the first woman since Serena Williams in 2014 to win back-to-back US Open titles. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
AP and the BBC reported it was her fourth major and her second straight US Open; the BBC said she was the first woman to retain the title since Serena Williams in 2014. Both statements are correct.