Sabalenka Shows No Mercy in Decisive Tiebreak

After giving Amanda Anisimova a glimmer of hope, Aryna Sabalenka showed absolutely no mercy in the decisive tiebreak, slamming the door on the American’s comeback dreams to win the US Open final 6-3, 7-6 (3). Her performance in the final moments was a ruthless display of championship tennis.
Having been broken while serving for the title, Sabalenka could have been rattled. Instead, she seemed angered by her own lapse, and she channeled that frustration into a flawless tiebreak performance. From the very first point, she was on the attack, determined to end the match on her own terms.
She hit her serves with venom, her groundstrokes with pinpoint accuracy, and her focus was absolute. She gave Anisimova no room to breathe, no cheap points, and no hope of extending the match. It was a clinical execution designed to send a clear message: the comeback was over.
This merciless finish is a key part of Sabalenka’s champion DNA. She understands that in the biggest moments, there is no room for sentiment or hesitation. Her ability to shift into a higher, more ruthless gear is why she is a four-time Grand Slam champion.