Aryna Sabalenka didn’t just beat Amanda Anisimova at the 2025 US Open; she truly dominated it, reaching numerous milestones along the way. Notable among these was notching 100 main-draw wins at Grand Slam tournaments for career; even more significant was winning back-to-back US Open titles since Serena Williams accomplished that feat between 2012-14 (though Sabalenka admittedly still processing this achievement after some time of reflecting).
Given their historic achievements, comparisons are inevitable between Sabalenka and Serena Williams. Speaking with Access Hollywood, Sabalenka revealed her surprise and shock upon winning consecutive US Open tournaments for two straight years; thus underscoring its rarity and significance after last seeing such success with Serena Williams nearly 10 years prior.
Beyond her victories, Sabalenka managed to break other records, such as surpassing Williams’ win rate against top 10 WTA players with a 69.2% success rate. She’s also been named among the elite group of women who have won the US Open in consecutive years. Another notable mention was her new nickname, “Tiebreakalanka,” coined by an ESPN reporter following her impressive performance in tiebreak matches throughout the year.
Following her US Open triumph, Sabalenka experienced a whirlwind of emotions, from tears to laughter, encapsulating the sheer joy and disbelief of her achievement. She disclosed in an interview with ESPN how she consciously worked on managing her emotions better in the finals compared to past experiences, striving for emotional control to not let it interfere with her game.
Sabalenka expressed her appreciation to her support team – coaches and boyfriend Georgios Frangulis alike – who played such an instrumental role in her victory. She reiterated her resolve to continue making finals wherever the match may be taking place and insisted upon having all her supporters alongside her at every event worldwide.
Sabalenka’s win not only cemented her place in tennis history but also highlighted her determination to continue her success as world number one. With high expectations set for herself and her team alike, as she pursues new records to break in the near future.