With her fourth Grand Slam title and a successful defense of her US Open crown, Aryna Sabalenka’s legacy as one of the great players of her generation is now cemented. Her 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory over Amanda Anisimova is another major pillar in an already storied career.
Winning one Grand Slam makes you a champion. Winning multiple, and defending them, elevates you to the status of a legend. Sabalenka has now entered that conversation. By drawing level with Hall of Fame-caliber players like Kim Clijsters and Naomi Osaka, she has proven that her success is not fleeting, but the mark of a truly elite athlete.
Her legacy will be defined by her pioneering power, her dominance on hard courts, and, most recently, her inspiring journey of mental transformation. She has become a more complete player and a more resilient person in the public eye, crafting a narrative of growth and redemption.
While her career is far from over, this victory secures her place in the history books. Whatever happens next, Aryna Sabalenka will be remembered as a defining player of this era, a champion whose legacy is now beyond dispute.
