The Pole's sixth Grand Slam title is a vindication of the tennis she has been seeking since the end of last season.

Anisimova, who's playing for her first Grand Slam, would be the fourth consecutive American win a major on tour if she finishes with a successful showing. Jess Pegula won the U.S. Open in September prior to Madison Keys taking the Australian this year and, of couse, Coco Gauff's memorable triumph over Sabalenka in Paris.