In a final filled with the sound and fury of a raucous New York crowd, Aryna Sabalenka ultimately produced the only sound that mattered: the definitive thud of a championship-winning shot. She masterfully quieted the partisan arena to secure a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory over American hope Amanda Anisimova.
The atmosphere in Arthur Ashe Stadium was electric and overwhelmingly in favor of Anisimova. Every winner she struck was met with a deafening roar, while Sabalenka’s successes were met with polite, and at times grudging, applause. This sonic wall of support was designed to lift the American and intimidate her opponent.
However, Sabalenka turned the crowd’s fury into her fuel. She remained a stoic figure amidst the chaos, her focus absolute. The more the crowd roared for her downfall, the more determined she seemed to become. Her powerful, aggressive game became her method of communication, each booming shot a statement of her intent.
In the end, her tennis did the talking. The final, flawless tiebreak was a performance of such dominance that it left the crowd with nothing left to cheer for. Sabalenka had absorbed their sound and fury and responded with the quiet confidence of a champion.