Aryna Sabalenka Admits to Crying Before US Open Final Against Amanda Anisimova

The 2025 US Open was an emotional rollercoaster for Aryna Sabalenka. She secured a massive win and broke multiple records in her journey to the top of the US Open. With her win over Amanda Anisimova, she became the first woman to win back-to-back US Open titles in 11 years. But that wasn’t the only reason that made her emotional. Let’s hear why she dropped some tears ahead of the US Open final.

During the on-court interview, Sabalenka confessed, “I know that kids back home watching me. This morning I received video from the tennis school where I started from the kids. They were cheering me on; they were really wishing me all the best wishes. I was little bit crying this morning.”

Well, that was the moment when she realized that she cannot let the children down. And that video of the kids cheering her motivated her to end the US Open in a positive setting for them. In the end, she thanked them all for their continuous support.

It was definitely a special win for the Belarusian. She won $5M in prize money, along with her 100th career main-draw victory in a Grand Slam. Quite an achievement, don’t you agree? But all of it came true because of the entities surrounding her. And Aryna Sabalenka had to give them a shoutout.

So, what exactly did the four-time Grand Slam champion have to say about her team and boyfriend? Let’s find out!

Aryna Sabalenka gives a shoutout to her team and boyfriend after US Open win

Sabalenka said, “And of course, thank you to my team. I mean, it’s been tough this year. And you know, in those finals I was really terrible towards you. But come on, it’s worth it, right?” This made the entire crowd burst into laughter and cheer. She went on, “So guys, thank you so much. I love you. You are my family.”

And how can she forget her boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis? Aryna Sabalenka gave him a shoutout as well, claiming that he was always cheering for her and supporting her. Needless to say, it was his presence that must have meant the most to the US Open winner. Well, she did admit, “Without your support, I wouldn’t be able to make it.”

But what are your thoughts on Sabalenka’s feelings? Do you think she can continue to win in the next season as well?

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