Amanda Anisimova plays defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final, with the American looking to win her first grand slam title just eight weeks after humiliation in the Wimbledon final.
Anisimova lost her first grand slam final 6-0 6-0 to Iga Swiatek, becoming just the second player to win a grand slam final without winning a game, but the 24-year-old has put that disappointment behind her to reach her first US Open final.
Sabalenka is also out for revenge after her defeat to Anisimova in the Wimbledon semi-finals, while the World No 1 aims to become the first player to defend a US Open singles title since Serena Williams in 2014.
Sabalenka is through to a third grand slam final this year, but lost the Australian Open final to Madison Keys and the French Open final to Coco Gauff.
What has Aryna Sabalenka said about facing Amanda Anisimova?“I think I have to trust myself, and I have to go after my shots. I felt like in that match at Wimbledon, I was doubting a lot my decisions, and that was the main thing that was bringing a lot of unforced errors.
“I gave her a lot of opportunities, and of course, she played incredible tennis, but I feel like I had my opportunities. I didn’t use them, and I feel like the key for me going to be just go out there, obviously fight, but trust my decisions and go after my shots.”
Jamie Braidwood6 September 2025 20:01
Amanda Anisimova v Aryna Sabalenka’s head-to-headAnisimova leads the head-to-head with Sabalenka 6-3, including their last meeting in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
“We’ve had very, very tough matches,” Anisimova said. “A lot of them have actually been at grand slams, too, especially early on in my career. But I think the standout one was probably Wimbledon. It was really a seesaw match, which is almost always the case when I play her.”
Jamie Braidwood6 September 2025 19:46
Drama in the US Open men’s doubles final! Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski blew three championship points as their bid to become the first British player to win the US Open men’s doubles title since 1903 ended in a heartbreaking defeat to Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos.
Salisbury and Skupski led 5-4, 0-40 in the third set but were unable to break, with the Spaniard Granollers and Argentinian Zeballos then breaking the fifth seeds in the very next game.
Granollers and Zeballos, who also defeated Salisbury and Skupski to win the French Open doubles title in June, then served out a dramatic victory, winning 3-6 7-6 (7-4) 7-5 in a thrilling final.
The third-set scoreline was the same as it was in Paris, where Granollers and Zeballos won 6-0 6-7 (5-7) 7-5 to deny Salisbury and Skupski in their bid to become the first British pair to win Roland Garros since 1933.
(Getty Images)Jamie Braidwood6 September 2025 19:44
Amanda Anisimova on combatting Aryna Sabalenka’s behaviour on court“I don’t really care what my opponent is doing. I wouldn’t say she’s also overly emotional. I feel like she’s pretty normal.
“She’s a huge fighter. When I play her, I’m really focused on myself, not really looking at what she’s doing, like, the whole time. But, yeah, it’s insignificant to me what she does.”
Jamie Braidwood6 September 2025 19:31
Sabalenka aiming to end consistent year with a grand slam trophyAryna Sabalenka is in the curious position of being the World No 1 yet without winning a grand slam title this season. She lost close finals to Madison Keys in the Australian Open final and Coco Gauff in the French Open final, before losing to Amanda Anisimova in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
“I’m super excited to give myself another opportunity, another final,” Sabalenka said. “If I’ll be able to hold that trophy, it’s going to mean a lot for me. I’ll be just the happiest person on earth probably.”
Jamie Braidwood6 September 2025 19:15
Aryna Sabalenka on controlling her emotions in US Open final :What happened in Paris, definitely not going to happen here and never. I learned that lesson and I will never behave that way. It’s not me.
“I was super emotional. I let it go and let emotions take control over me, and it’s not who I am. It’s never going to happen again.”
Jamie Braidwood6 September 2025 19:01
Aryna Sabalenka vows no repeat of Paris behaviour in US Open finalAryna Sabalenka has vowed to be gracious whatever happens in her US Open final clash against Amanda Anisimova.
The world number one was heavily criticised for a post-match press conference following her defeat by Coco Gauff in the French Open final, which she attributed to her own errors rather than crediting her opponent.
Sabalenka later apologised publicly and privately, branding the comments “completely unprofessional”.
Jamie Braidwood6 September 2025 18:46
Aryna Sabalenka holds off Jessica Pegula to clinch final returnAryna Sabalenka is one victory away from retaining her US Open title after winning a pulsating rematch against Jessica Pegula.
The semi-final was a repeat of last year’s final, which Sabalenka won in two tight sets, but this time she had to come from a set down to claim a 4-6 6-3 6-4 win.
Jamie Braidwood6 September 2025 18:31
Amanda Anisimova on coming back from Wimbledon heartacheThe manner in which Anisimova reacted to the horror of the Wimbledon final has allowed a mental transformation that may not have occurred without the nightmare of what unfolded eight weeks ago, allowing the resilience she has shown to shine under the pressure of being the last American standing.
“I think it just shows that I have worked really hard, especially on my mental game and not giving up,” Anisimova said. “Like today, I could have easily said, ‘oh, she’s playing better than me, and I can’t really do anything’. I really tried to find any way I could to stay in the match, even though it was extremely tough, and she was playing really great tennis.
“I think I have really worked on myself to really be able to handle those moments and to believe in myself, even when it feels like what is there to believe in, when you’re not playing that well. I think I have really done a better job of that, and especially since the Wimbledon final. I think I have really shifted with my attitude as well.”
Jamie Braidwood6 September 2025 18:15
Amanda Anisimova into ‘dream’ US Open finalAmanda Anisimova is just 24 years old but has just reached back-to-back finals at Wimbledon and the US Open.
She’s the youngest player to do that since Serena Williams in 2002.
“It’s a dream come true,” Anisimova said. “I’ve been dreaming of a US Open final for, like, forever.
“The hope is to be the champion.”
Anisimova pats the court after reaching the US Open final (Getty Images)Jamie Braidwood6 September 2025 18:09
