Article by Roxana Fleşeru, Luminița Paul – published on Sunday, September 7, 2025 7:43 / Updated Sunday, September 7, 2025 7:45 pm
Aryna Sabalenka defended her title from the US Open, prevailing 6-3, 7-6 (3) in the final against Amanda Anisimova and conquering her fourth major trophy. Alexandra Dulgheru, former 26 WTA number, analyzed the final in the Open GSP show.
He had only one opportunity to conquer a Grand Slam title in 2025 and managed to round it. At the US Open, where last year it was imposed for the first time. Aryna Sabalenka went over the disappointments of the Australian Open and Roland Garros, where she gave in the last decisive act every time, and prevailed in front of Amanda Anisimova at the end of a match with a special intrigue.
“It was not a final as I waited for it,” said GSP Alexandra Dulgheru, former 26 WTA and winner of two WTA Premier tournaments (WTA 1000 equivalent).
“I considered that Anisimova would ask them much more problems given that the head-to-head was leading six to three and that being style style, Amanda Anisimova really likes a player who strikes as strongly because she absorbs very well from the opponent's strength, does not scare it, does not bother her and can often hit her.“She detailed.
Alexandra Dulgheru: “I said,” Wow, what final it will be! “
“As the match started, the first range, the first two games were something science fiction, meaning it was already a set and four-four, both commitment had already and I said:” Wow, what final it will be! “
Almost two months ago, the American player was losing 0-6, 0-6 on the central field at All England Club, an experience that could leave deep and negative traces. However, she managed to leave the disappointment behind and completely regroup at the US Open.
“I said “Ok, he escaped that Thrac”, it will be a good match and a different version of it, but he oscillated very much between good times anisimova and moments when he lost, actually, I thought it was too much the desire to win. He wanted to finish the points too quickly and many unforced mistakes. If the emotional factor is much stronger at times, it can no longer control its natural strength”, Alexandra characterized the evolution of Amanda.
But how did Aryna react in the middle of this tumult of strong blows, breaks, emotions? “Sabalenka, on the other side, I was convinced, as Anisimova had begun, I say, surely a little panic, agitation, but was also helped by the opponent. The moment Anisimova began to make a great deal, as she relaxed, she felt that her opponent was vulnerable and then found good times to escape from a few tense moments”, Believe Alexandra Dulgheru.
Aryna Sabalenka after conquering the title at the US Open 2025 Photo: Imago Images
And it is worth the end, it is worth it, because of all the players, between Swiak, Rybakina, Coco Gauff, she is the most constant and even though she did not win Roland Garros, she did not win at the Australian Open, she lost in front of extremely inspired players – Alexandra Dulgheru about Aryna Sabalenka
Alexandra Dulgheru: “Sabalenka learns by mistakes, she admits when she does nonsense”
“At Roland Garros he could not control his emotions at all at the interview, but he learns, I like that she is learning from these mistakes. Recognize when he does nonsense and when he did not behave properly, he also apologized to Coco Gauff, and learn, learn through these tests and get stronger, not torn down”, The conclusion of the Romanian player.
Once the goal achieved, now follows a part of the season that not everyone digests easily: the Hard tournaments in Asia, on another time zone, with another necessary adaptation, then the champion tour. What will Aryna do, will continue to forge or give her time to breathe?
“I think it is normal for a small relaxation to appear, but we have to see each player as playing in certain places. I didn't have a very good biorhythm in Asia in general, when I got there I was very tired, but Sabalenka all the time played well, actually launched there“Believe Alexandra.
“It may have a moment of relaxation, but she when she wins a Grand Slam, she is released, even playing well. I expect it to be tired, but at a Wuhan, Beijing, it will still make a final, and it will be smart, I think it will not force to the maximum”, Concluded Dulgheru.
In 2024, Aryna Sabalenka reached the “quarters” in Beijing and prevailed at Wuhan, both WTA 1000 tournaments, then stopped in the semifinals at the WTA Finals.
