Aryna Sabalenka triumphed over Amanda Anisimova at the US Open, securing her second consecutive title with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (3). This victory marks Sabalenka's fourth Grand Slam title, all achieved on hard courts, and solidifies her position as the World No. 1. She becomes the first woman since Serena Williams to defend the US Open title.
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