NEW YORK: Aryna Sabalenka did not make many mistakes — well, until near the end — despite not sacrificing any power, and outplayed Amanda Anisimova for a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory in the US Open final Saturday, making her the first woman to win the tournament in consecutive years since Serena Williams more than a decade ago. The No. 1-ranked Sabalenka picked up the fourth Grand Slam title of her career, all on hard courts. This was not all smooth sailing, though. Sabalenka twice led by a break in the second set, and served for the win at 5-4.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was simply too good for Jessica Pegula yet again, winning their US Open semi-final in three sets

Aryna Sabalenka shows true grit as she battles back from a set down to beat Jessica Pegula and reach her third straight US Open final.