Sabalenka, again queen at the US Open. The records set after the final with Amanda Anisimova

Aryna Sabalenka won the 4th Grand Slam trophy of her career! The Belarus was imposed in the final in front of Amanda Anisimova, after about an hour and 35 minutes of play, in two sets, with score 6-3, 7-6.

Aryna Sabalenka won the second consecutive title at the US Open PHOTO/Instagram WTA

The first set was full of upsets, with no less than five breaks. Anisimova had the first opportunity to break the opponent's service, but missed three break balls and, instead of driving, lost her own service. Thus, Aryna Sabalenka broke off at two games. Americanca reacted immediately and managed to equalize after making a break. Moreover, he went to the advantage of 3-2, but the world leader returned quickly, took control and ended the first set with 6-3, after a decisive break in the eight game.

In the second set, the balance broke quickly. Anisimova lost her service after only three games. However, when Sabalenka was leading 3-2, she had a short fall and gave up a range to zero, giving the opponent the chance to return to the match. Belarusa pressed the acceleration again, went to 4-3 and kept her service flawless for 5-3. Anisimova saved the situation temporarily and won the next range, but Sabalenka had a match. Emotions have spoken their word. He lost the first two points, equalized at 30, but then he was wrong again and the score became 5-5.

The set arrived in Tie-Break, and there the experience of Sabalenka made the difference. It was 7-3 and closed the match, while Anisimova lost the second consecutive final of Grand Slam, after the categorical defeat from Wimbledon in front of Igei Swiak (6-0, 6-0).

The morning motivation

At the award ceremony, Sabalenka said that in the morning of the match she received a video from the school where she took the first steps in tennis. The children there sent her support messages, which was deeply excited. With tears in his eyes, the player promised that he was not allowed to disappoint them and that he had to fight for victory.

“This morning I received a video from the tennis school where I started it all, from the children. They encouraged me. I cried a little this morning. That was the moment when I realized I couldn't disappoint them. I have to convey positive energy!“said Sabalenka, immediately after the final.

The records set after the final with Anisimova

After the triumph at the US Open, Aryna Sabalenka achieved some impressive achievements. She is the third player in the Open era who begins her Grand Slam track of four trophies won, performance previously reached by Naomi Osaka and Kim Clijsters.

In addition, even in the New York final, Sabalenka won the number 100 victory in major tournaments. Only one player had managed to reach this figure in a final, namely, Iga Swiak, at Wimbledon, and the coincidence makes both defeated Amanda Anisimova at that special time.

Belarusa entered history and as the first athlete to defend his trophy at the US Open after a 11 -year break, the last being Serena Williams, in 2013 and 2014.

At the same time, Aryna Sabalenka reached a series of 19 tiebreaks won consecutively, setting an absolute record in the Open era on the female circuit.

Last but not least, Aryna Sabalenka has become the third player in the history of modern tennis that disputes six consecutive Grand Slam finals. Only Steffi Graf and Martina Hingis have achieved this performance, and both have reached seven. Sabalenka could equal this record if the final from the Australian Open will also catch.

Anisimova, supported morally by Sabalenka

At the end of the fire party, Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova embraced and ended the duel in a positive way.

The American was seen, however, as it was crying, a few minutes later. Aryna Sabalenca wanted to send her a message, to pick up the morale.

“It's crazy. The harsh lessons I received have brought me to this point. Congratulations to my opponent. To sew two big grinders in a row, I know the feeling. I know how much it hurts to lose them, but you will see that when you win it is worth the effort.Sent Aryna Sabalenka, at the end of the match, the postponement.