Sabalenka retains US Open title with thrilling win over Anisimova

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World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her US Open title with thrilling 6-4 7-6 (7-3) win over Amanda Anisimova in New York.

Sabalenka sealed a hard-fought victory against Anisimova, making her the first woman to win the tournament in consecutive years since Serena Williams more than a decade ago.

The Belarusian picked up the fourth Grand Slam title of her career, all on hard courts.

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Sabalenka showed off her net skills with a delicate drop shot against Anisimova, which even delighted actress Courteney Cox

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