In a highly-anticipated final at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Aryna Sabalenka showcased her exceptional skills and breezed past Amanda Anisimova to defend her US Open title in just an hour and 34 minutes. This is her fourth Grand Slam title win and the first time a US Open women's singles champion has successfully defended her crown since Serena Williams in 2014. Despite Anisimova's impressive run to the final, Sabalenka's dominance on the court was too difficult to overcome.
Rising tennis star Amanda Anisimova's journey at the US Open 2025 captured the attention of fans as she reached the final for the second time in a row. However, her dreams of claiming the Grand Slam title were cut short by World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, who defeated her in straight sets. Anisimova, although disappointed, acknowledges the positives of her campaign and the confidence gained from beating top-ranked players.
Aryna Sabalenka successfully defends her US Open title, defeating home favorite Amanda Anisimova in straight sets. While Sabalenka congratulated Anisimova after the match, she predicts future success for the American who has now lost two consecutive Grand Slam finals. Martina Navratilova advises Anisimova to stay positive and be kinder to herself, while Marion Bartoli notes Sabalenka's superior movement on court. The much anticipated WTA Slam final between Anisimova and Sabalenka has yet to come to fruition, as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner meet again.
After two disappointing losses in the Australian Open and French Open finals earlier this year, Aryna Sabalenka came out on top in her third Grand Slam final of the season, defeating Amanda Anisimova in the US Open final. Both players put up a fight, with Sabalenka ultimately taking the title in straight sets. In a touching gesture, Sabalenka offered words of encouragement and support to her opponent during the post-match ceremony, showing a true display of sportsmanship.
Aryna Sabalenka has won her fourth Grand Slam title overall and second straight at the U.S. Open after defeating Amanda Anisimova in the women's final on Saturday. The No. 1-seeded Sabalenka took the first set against Anisimova 6-3 and nearly repeated the same feat in the second set, but Anisimova put up a strong fight. However, Sabalenka's dominant lead ultimately resulted in her becoming the first woman since Serena Williams in 2012-14 to win consecutive trophies at the U.S. Open.
In a display of his enduring motivation and dedication towards the sport, Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to a dominant 5-0 win over Armenia in the FIFA World Cup qualifier game. His two goals have extended his record as the highest scorer in men's international football to 140, and he shows no signs of slowing down. Meanwhile, England also picked up a 2-0 win against Andorra, keeping their 100% record in qualifying, despite facing criticism and doubts surrounding their squad.
In an intense qualifying session for the Italian Grand Prix, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen emerged on top with the fastest average lap in Formula 1 history at Monza on Saturday. Verstappen snatched the pole position from McLaren's Lando Norris in the final moments of Qualifier 3, securing his fifth pole position of the season and 45th overall. Despite Norris' engine troubles from the previous race, he managed to secure second place for the start of the race, while championship leader Oscar Piastri will start third ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton finished fifth, but due to a grid-place penalty, will start 10th. This sets the stage for a thrilling race tomorrow at the historic Italian track.
Pakistani cricket star Shaheen Afridi has revealed that former South African batsman Hashim Amla is the toughest competitor he has faced in international cricket. Despite having played against some of the biggest names in the sport, Afridi believes that Amla's technical expertise and ability to adapt to different formats make him the toughest to play against. This revelation came during Afridi's appearance on the 'Bricks to Riches' Podcast, where he also discussed his team's upcoming match in the UAE T20I Tri-Series, where they will face Afghanistan.
In a dominant performance, Portugal easily defeated Armenia in its FIFA World Cup qualifier match by a score of 5-0. With goals from Joao Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal quickly took control of the game and never looked back. This victory serves as a statement for Portugal as it begins its journey towards the 2026 World Cup.
Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been ruled out of the IPL due to a elbow injury. The team is already struggling this season and Gaikwad's absence will make things even more difficult for them. While MS Dhoni will lead the team, it will be tough to replace Gaikwad's batting prowess.