Aryna Sabalenka Defends US Open Title With Fourth Grand Slam Win

Aryna Sabalenka celebrated her second consecutive US Open title with an exuberant champagne-soaked locker room party, marking her fourth Grand Slam victory and solidifying her status as the world No. 1. After a challenging season that saw losses in the Australian Open and French Open finals, Sabalenka approached the US Open final against Amanda Anisimova with a new mindset focused on emotional control, inspired by the book 'Into the Magic Shop' by James R. Doty. Her celebration featured playful champagne spraying and drinking from the trophy, with her team protecting the locker room with plastic sheets to contain the festivities. Sabalenka's win made her the first woman since Serena Williams in 2014 to defend the US Open crown, and she has been praised for both her on-court success and her spirited off-court personality. Following the victory, she brought champagne to the press conference, engaging with reporters in a relaxed and fun manner. This triumph caps a season where Sabalenka also won titles in Brisbane, Miami, and Madrid, underscoring her dominance in women's tennis in 2025.