In a final where every point felt crucial, Aryna Sabalenka’s relentless aggression was the deciding factor in the most important moments. Her commitment to a powerful, attacking game plan, especially on key points, secured her 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory over Amanda Anisimova.
While Anisimova also plays an aggressive style, Sabalenka was the one who more consistently executed her power plays under pressure. On break points, both for and against, she refused to play passively. She trusted her big shots, hitting her way out of trouble and capitalizing on opportunities with booming winners.
This was most apparent in the final tiebreak. With the championship hanging in the balance, she did not retreat into a safer, defensive style. Instead, she ramped up her aggression, hitting her serves with more power and her groundstrokes with more conviction. This power play overwhelmed Anisimova, who buckled under the offensive onslaught.
The final was a clear victory for controlled aggression. Sabalenka proved that in the modern game, the player who is willing and able to dictate the key points with overwhelming power is the one who will walk away with the trophy.