Aryna Sabalenka defends her title this afternoon against Amanda Anisimova in the 2025 U.S. Open women’s final.
It’s a showdown between two of the game’s biggest power players on tennis’s biggest stage. Sabalenka has held the No. 1 ranking all year but has gone without a Grand Slam title since lifting the trophy here last summer.
The Belarusian has dominated tournaments only to stumble late, but her gritty comeback win over Jessica Pegula in the semifinals showed she still has the fire to close out when it matters most.
Anisimova, meanwhile, has put her humiliating double-bagel loss in the Wimbledon final behind her with a commanding run in New York. She’s reached her second straight Grand Slam final thanks to back-to-back wins over Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka — both championship-caliber opponents.
Against Osaka, she rallied from a set down and steadied her emotions deep into the night on Ashe, proving her growth under pressure.
This afternoon, it all comes down to power versus power, with the title on the line.
Sabalenka–Anisimova Head-to-Head
Anisimova leads their head-to-head 6–3, beating Sabalenka twice since last fall.
Prediction
Sabalenka in three sets. Anisimova’s head-to-head advantage and recent wins over top players demonstrate she can trouble Sabalenka, particularly with her aggressive return game.
But Sabalenka’s Slam experience, consistency in New York, and ability to raise her level under pressure make her the narrow favorite in a competitive three-set final. Expect at least one tiebreaker.
How to Watch Aryna Sabalenka vs. Amanda Anisimova
Today’s U.S. Open women’s final between Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova is set to start at 4:00 PM Eastern at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, Queens.
Coverage will air live on ESPN. ESPN’s broadcast is available on the ESPN app and website.
Sabalenka vs. Anisimova
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Expected Start Time: 4:00 PM Eastern
Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing, NY
Court: Arthur Ashe Stadium
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app and website
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