Aryna Sabalenka takes the first set 6-3 against Amanda Anisimova in the US Open women's final

NEW YORK (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka has taken the first set of the U.S. Open women’s final against Amanda Anisimova by a 6-3 score on Saturday.

Sabalenka is seeking her fourth Grand Slam title overall and second straight at the U.S. Open .