Aryna Sabalenka defended her US Open crown with the composure she once lacked, proving she can master herself as well as her rivals. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz dethroned Jannik Sinner to reclaim the men’s title.
iPINIONS contends that this isn’t just about match scores; it’s about the heroes and rivalries tennis desperately needs, especially the women’s game in the post-Serena era.
Read my full take on Substack:
https://ipinionsdaily.substack.com/p/us-open-2025-sabalenka-defends-her
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