Aryna Sabalenka has created Grand Slam history after beating Amanda Anisimova in the US Open finals.
According to The Guardian, Sabalenka on Saturday, September 6, successfully defended her US Open title after claiming a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory over the American opponent at Flushing Meadows.
After the thrilling victory in New York, the world No. 1 has become the first-ever woman to win two consecutive US Open trophies since Serena Williams in 2014.
The Belarusian who fell on her knees in joy after winning the finals expressed, “I think because of the finals earlier this season, this one felt different. This one felt like I had to overcome a lot of things to get this one. I knew that with the hard work we put in, like, I deserved to have a grand slam title this season.”
“So when I fell, it was like truly emotional, because it means a lot to defend this title and to bring such great tennis on court. And to bring the fight and be able to handle my emotions the way I did in this final, it means a lot. I’m super proud right now of myself,” she added.
Meanwhile, disappointed Anisimova believed that she did not fight “enough” for her dream.
Furthermore, now Sabalenka has won four Grand Slam titles in her career, and all on hard courts: two at New York and a pair of Australian Open trophies.