US Open live: Aryna Sabalenka v Amanda Anisimova latest score and updates from women’s final

“Congrats Amanda on reaching back to back Slam finals. I know how much it hurts, losing in the final. But trust me, you’re going to win the first one… and you are going to win it.

“You play incredible tennis. Congrats to you and your team on the things you’ve achieved after your comeback. Girl, you’re gonna enjoy it even more after the tough losses in the final.”

Sabalenka takes home the biggest prize-pot for a singles champion in grand slam history.

The World No 1 has won 21 tiebreaks this season, losing just one.

She was utterly dominant when the second set went to a decider, sensing her moment.

Sabalenka gets her hands back on the US Open trophy! She won 24 matches at the grand slams this season, an incredible record.

With four grand slam titles, she is level with Naomi Osaka, two behind Iga Swiatek, for the most among active players.

“This is crazy, you know. I’m speechless right now. First of all, congrats to Amanda, finals of two slams. Trust me, the moment is going to come, you play incredible tennis. You will enjoy it more after tough losses in finals.

“I love it. I love it here. I feel you guys over the years we build a relationship and you give me so much support.”

Sabalenka adds: “It’s been tough this year. But come on, it was worth it right?”

A tough night for Amanda Anisimova, who has lost Wimbledon and US Open finals but has so much to be positive about after a brilliant couple of months. She has so much to build on.

“It’s been a great summer,” the American says. “Two finals in a row is great but it’s also super hard. I didn’t fight hard enough for my dreams today. Congrats to Aryna – you are so incredible. Congratulations to you and your team, you are amazing.”

The trophy will be presented by 18-time grand slam champion Chris Evert.

Aryna Sabalenka becomes…

• A four-time grand slam singles champion (all on hard court)
• The first woman to win consecutive US Open singles titles since Serena Williams (from 2012-2014)
• The second woman in the Open Era to claim her 100th Grand Slam match-win in a Grand Slam final – Iga Swiatek achieved the same feat at Wimbledon this year

Joy and relief for Sabalenka as she won match point. After Anisimova forced the tiebreak, it felt like the match could have turned. But that was an emphatic response.