Aryna Sabalenka had a lot of pressure facing Amanda Anisimova in the 2025 US Open finale. She wasn’t just fighting for the win but also to break a few records. A win against Anisimova would align with her fourth Grand Slam title. But it came with a lot more than what the eye could see.

With the win over Anisimova, she became the first woman in 11 years to win a back-to-back US Open women’s singles title. She also became the first woman to enter consecutive US Open finals in 11 years, and each time, it was against a different opponent. The last woman to do so was Serena Williams , who secured three consecutive US Open wins between 2012 and 2014. That’s a rarity in the Open Era—highlighting not just her dominance, but also how she’s emerged as the consistent barrier for rising Americ

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