NEW YORK — Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s No. 1 player, will attempt on Saturday to become the first woman to defend her U.S. Open title in 11 years when she takes on American Amanda Anisimova.
Serena Williams was the tournament’s last back-to-back champion, accomplishing the feat in 2014, the last of her six titles here.
Sabalenka, who beat Jessica Pegula in the semifinals, is in the U.S. Open final for the third consecutive year, and her third Grand Slam final in 2025. She lost the previous two finals to Americans: Madison Keys at the Australian Open and Coco Gauff at Roland Garros.
Anisimova’s road to the finals at Flushing Meadows included an upset of Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals, avenging a 6-0, 6-0 beatdown six weeks ago in the Wimbledon final, and a three-set semifinal triumph over two-time U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka.
Anisimova, the No. 8 seed, has reached consecutive Grand Slam finals for the first time. She leads the head-to-head battle 5-3 against Sabalenka, including a semifinal victory at Wimbledon in July, which propelled her to the first Grand Slam final of her career. She will vault to a career No. 4 in the rankings regardless of Saturday’s result.
Sabalenka, the tournament’s top seed, must contend with Anisimova’s power game, which has resulted in a tournament-leading 177 winners. The New Jersey native has also been adept at converting break points, as evidenced by her 29 break points won through the first six matches.
Follow along for live coverage from the women’s final at the 2025 U.S. Open:
What time is US Open women’s final?
The 2025 U.S. Open women’s final between No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 8 Amanda Anisimova is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 6 at 4 p.m. ET.
What TV channel is US Open women’s final on?
ESPN is televising the 2025 US Open women’s final between Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova at 4 p.m. ET.
How to stream US Open women’s final?
Aryna Sabalenka vs. Amanda Anisimova can be streamed on ESPN+ and Fubo (with a free trial).
Watch the US Open women’s final on Fubo
Odds to win 2025 US Open women’s final
All odds according to BetMGM.
Aryna Sabalenka: -200
Amanda Anisimova: +170