Quick Served Day 14 — Sabalenka Reigns, Rivals Collide
Andy Roddick breaks down Aryna Sabalenka’s US Open triumph, praising her mental toughness and dissecting the strategy that carried her to a fourth major title.
He then previews the blockbuster showdown between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, “the Algorithm vs. the Artist”, with his keys to the match.
Plus: Andy’s hit with tennis legends, what it’s like for players during the final weekend at a Slam, and a surprising meme reference.
Don’t miss the full episode before today’s final!
*Results from end of play on September 6.
Sabalenka Repeats as US Open Champion
Aryna Sabalenka beat No. 8 seed Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6 (3) to become the first woman since Serena Williams to win consecutive US Open titles.
Her fourth major was sealed after winning her 19th straight tiebreak, extending her Open Era record. She's the third player in the Open Era to win her first four Grand Slam titles on hard courts, joining Naomi Osaka and Kim Clijsters.
The World No. 1 ended her streak of losing to Americans in Slam finals this season. Sabalenka fell to Madison Keys in Australia and to Coco Gauff at Roland-Garros. She also avenged her Wimbledon semifinal loss to Anisimova, another American.
To bring the fight and be able to handle my emotions the way I did in this final, it means a lot. I'm super proud right now of myself…I'm able to handle my emotions much better, because I have a better understanding of who I am.
Aryna Sabalenka
Sabalenka joins Naomi Osaka as active players with four Grand Slam titles. Only Venus Williams (7) and Iga Swiatek (6) have more.
She also walked away with a record-setting $5 million check.
Anisimova is set to reach a new career-high ranking of World No. 4, despite another crushing loss in a major final.
The 24-year-old had an impressive run to the title match, scoring revenge against Iga Swiatek after losing their Wimbledon final 6-0, 6-0, and beating two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka.
Making it to the final is obviously really special, but it would have been a dream come true to make it all the way. But of course I'm motivated, and I hope I can keep working really hard to give myself more opportunities to be in more and more finals.
Amanda Anisimova
The American has reached at least the semifinal stage at three Grand Slam events. She can improve her best result at the Australian Open, where she’s reached the fourth round, in January.
Men’s Final: Alcaraz vs. Sinner
What more can you say? History, another major title, and the No. 1 ranking are all on the line when the rivals meet in their third straight Grand Slam final. New York will be the ultimate tiebreaker: Alcaraz took Paris, Sinner claimed Wimbledon.
Listen as Andy explains why there will be no “surprises” on Sunday afternoon and what each player must do to walk away with the win.
Alcaraz holds a 9-5 advantage over Sinner and can win his second major of the season.
Sinner looks to win his second-straight US Open and his third Slam of 2025.
The men’s final is scheduled for 2:00 PM (Eastern Time).
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1 — Aryna Sabalenka has won at least one major title for the third consecutive year.
56 — Sabalenka leads the WTA Tour with 56 wins this season.
100 — Sabalenka is the second player in the Open Era to win her 100th women’s singles match at Grand Slams in a final after Iga Swiatek, who achieved the feat at Wimbledon this year.
Day 13 poll results: 49% of respondents correctly predicted Sabalenka to repeat as the US Open champion.
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