Aryna Sabalenka retains U.S. Open title with straight-sets win over Amanda Anisimova

Aryna Sabalenka did not make many mistakes despite not sacrificing any power — well, until near the end — and outplayed Amanda Anisimova for a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory in the U.S. Open final Saturday, making her the first woman to win the tournament in consecutive years since Serena Williams more than a decade ago.