Under the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, Aryna Sabalenka’s most reliable weapon—her serve—shone brightest, guiding her to a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory over Amanda Anisimova in the US Open final. Her ability to deliver powerful and precise serves in the most crucial moments was a key difference-maker.
Throughout the match, Sabalenka leaned on her serve to get her out of trouble and to keep the pressure on Anisimova. While her first serve percentage was not always high, the sheer power and placement often resulted in free points or weak returns that she could pounce on.
Most importantly, her serve did not desert her when the pressure was at its highest. After being broken late in the second set, she stepped up to the line at 5-6 and delivered a confident service game to force the tiebreak. In the breaker itself, her serves were impeccable, setting the tone and giving her immediate control.
In a final between two big hitters, it was the superiority of Sabalenka’s delivery that gave her the edge. It was the bedrock of her game, a constant source of strength that allowed her to play with confidence and ultimately secure her fourth major title.