As the curtain rises on the 2025 US Open in New York, all eyes are on Italy’s Jannik Sinner and Belarusian star Aryna Sabalenka as they gear up to chase history with back-to-back titles at one of tennis’ most prestigious Grand Slam tournaments. The duo, both reigning champions from the 2024 edition, are entering the hardcourt showdown with renewed determination to etch their names further into the sport’s elite history books.
Jannik Sinner, who stunned the tennis world last year by capturing his maiden Grand Slam title at Flushing Meadows, is looking to become the first Italian man in the Open Era to defend a US Open crown. The 24-year-old, known for his powerful groundstrokes and icy composure under pressure, has enjoyed an impressive 2025 season so far, adding a couple of ATP titles to his résumé and maintaining a top-three world ranking.
Sabalenka, on her part, is no stranger to the spotlight. After clinching the women’s singles title at last year’s US Open in a dramatic final, she is now aiming to become the first woman since Serena Williams to successfully defend her title in back-to-back editions of the tournament. The Belarusian powerhouse, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, has built a reputation for her aggressive style of play and mental toughness on the court.
Their pursuit of consecutive victories, however, is anything but guaranteed. With fierce competition expected from a strong field—including Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff—the 2025 US Open promises fireworks from start to finish. For Sinner and Sabalenka, every match will be a test not just of skill, but of endurance and mental fortitude.
Tennis analysts have described the possibility of either player repeating their triumphs as “rare but achievable,” considering the level of dominance required to go all the way twice in a row at a Grand Slam event, especially at the physically demanding US Open. Only a handful of players in the modern era have achieved such a feat, making their quest one of the most talked-about storylines heading into the tournament.
As the matches get underway at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the stage is set for two champions to either rewrite history or watch new stars rise. For Sinner and Sabalenka, the journey to a rare repeat begins now—with the world watching.
