Aryna Sabalenka banished a year of frustration to defend the US Open and win a fourth grand slam title, defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-3 7-6 (7-3). World No 1 Sabalenka becomes the first player to defend their US Open crown since Serena Williams in 2014.
Following painful defeats to Madison Keys in the Australian Open final and Coco Gauff in the French Open final, as well as to Anisimova in the Wimbledon semi-finals two months ago, Sabalenka ensured she finished the season with a grand slam title with an emphatic display in New York.
