EXPLAINERWill Sabalenka overcome her two Grand Slam final losses in 2025 to beat Anisimova, a woman carving a comeback trail?Published On 5 Sep 20255 Sep 2025Two of the fastest and most powerful players in women’s tennis will face off on the blue hard courts of Arthur Ashe Stadium in a bid to lift the champion’s trophy at the US Open 2025.The women’s singles final between Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova is being touted as a match-up of two athletes with a very similar style of play but who have faced contrasting fortunes in recent years.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listSabalenka sits at the top of the world rankings and is the tournament’s defending champion, albeit the Belarusian has not won a Grand Slam in 2025 despite qualifying for the finals at the Australian and French Open championships.Meanwhile, Anisimova has made an astonishing comeback after losing to Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon final with a double- bagel – a 6-0, 6-0 scoreline – that left her in tears after the match in London in July.The American with Russian roots has turned things around quickly to qualify for her second Grand Slam final in less than two months.Here’s all you need to know about the women’s singles final of the US Open 2025:When is the US Open women’s singles final?The final is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, at 4pm local time (20:00 GMT).Has Sabalenka ever beaten Anisimova?Yes, but Anisimova holds the upper hand when it comes to their head-to-head encounters. The American has won six of their nine matches to date, including their thrilling three-set meeting in the Wimbledon semifinals.Sabalenka last beat Anisimova at the French Open, where she came out on top in straight sets (7-6, 6-3) in the round of 16. Advertisement The world number nine has beaten the US Open top seed twice since making her return to competitive tennis in 2024.
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