Amanda Anisimova felt she didn't "fight hard enough" in her US Open final loss to Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday and admitted to suffering a recurrence of nerves in her second Grand Slam final.

The 24-year-old American, runner-up at Wimbledon in July, again fell short in her bid for a breakthrough major title after losing 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) to reigning champion and world number one Sabalenka.

Anisimova caused problems for Sabalenka with her powerful game but could not maintain a consistent level against her more experienced Belarusian rival.

"Losing in two finals is great but it is also super hard. I didn't fight hard enough for my dreams today," said Anisimova.

"I didn't win today, so of course I didn't do enough. That's just the reality, and I have to accept that.

"I feel like if I fought

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